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Van Goethem syndrome

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Van Goethem Syndrome, also called radiodigitofacial dysplasia, is a congenital disorder.

Characteristics

Very frequent signs of the disorder include:

  • Anemia
  • Absence or abnormality of the clavicle
  • Difficulties feeding in infancy
  • High-vaulted or narrow palate
  • Narrow, sloping shoulders
  • Downturned mouth
  • Platelet disorders
  • Talipes-varus/valgus
  • Short stature or dwarfism
  • Hypoplastic thumb
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Absent or abnormal humerus
  • Micrognatia/retrognatia
  • Median ray abnormal or cleft hand
  • Restricted joint mobility

    • References

    Van Goethem syndrome Wikipedia
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