Medicine:Catel–Manzke syndrome

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Catel–Manzke syndrome
Other namesHyperphalangy-clinodactyly of index finger with Pierre Robin syndrome

Catel–Manzke syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by distinctive abnormalities of the index fingers; the classic features of Pierre Robin syndrome; occasionally with additional physical findings.

Signs and symptoms

The clinical presentation of this condition is consistent with the following (among others):[1]

  • Highly arched eyebrow
  • Joint stiffness
  • Scoliosis
  • Short stature

Diagnosis

Prevalence

Currently there are only around 26 people in the world that are known to have this rare condition. Inheritance is thought to be X-linked recessive.[2]

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Classification
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