oligodactyly syndrome

 Weyer's ulnar ray/oligodactyly syndrome is a rare multi-systemic genetic disorder which is characterized by ectrodactyly, ulnar, radial, or fibular ray deficit, and heart, single central incisor, splenic, and renal abnormalities. Cleft lip/palate and hypoplasia of the mandibles have also been observed.[1] It is thought to be inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern.[2] It was first discovered in 1957 by Weyers et al. Only four families worldwide are known to be affected by the disorder.[3][4][5]

Weyer's ulnar ray/oligodactyly syndrome
SpecialtyMedical genetics
SymptomsUlnar ray deficit, heart, renal and splenic abnormalities and ectrodactyly
ComplicationsPossible death (due to e.g. the cardiac and renal problems)
Usual onsetBirth
DurationLife-long
CausesGenetic mutation
PreventionNone
PrognosisOk
FrequencyVery rare. only 4 families known to carry the gene/be affected by the gene
Deaths-

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