Dysmelia (from the Greek dys (δυσ-), "bad" + mélos (μέλος), "limb" + English suffix -ia) is a congenital disorder of a limb resulting from a disturbance in embryonic development.[1]

Types

Syndactyly of the second and third toes

Dysmelia can refer to

Bilateral polydactyly with short fingers in Ellis–Van Creveld syndrome patient

Occurrence rate

Birth defects involving limbs occur in 0,69 per 1000.[2]

Causes

Dysmelia can be caused by

Syndromes with dysmelia

References

  1. (2006) Dysmelia (Limb Deficiency/Reduction). pp 312-322. In: Atlas of Genetic Diagnosis and Counseling. Humana Press.
  2. (2001) Limb deficiencies in newborn infants. Link. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11581472/
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