Achard syndrome

Achard syndrome
Achard syndrome
	Achard syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner

Achard syndrome is a syndrome consisting of arachnodactyly, receding lower jaw, and joint laxity limited to the hands and feet.^[1] Hypermobility and subluxations of the joints, increased lateral excursion of the patellas and other findings reflect the increased ligament laxity. It is clinically similar to Marfan syndrome.^[2]

Symptoms[]

Presentation is the following:^{[citation needed]}

Small thumbs
Joint laxity in hands
Joint laxity in feet
Brachycephaly
Short mandibular rami

Diagnosis[]

Treatment[]

References[]

^ Castriota-Scanderbeg, Alessandro; Dallapiccola, Bruno (2006). Abnormal Skeletal Phenotypes: From Simple Signs to Complex Diagnoses. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 262. ISBN 9783540303619.
^ Herring, John A. (2013). Tachdjian's Pediatric Orthopaedics E-Book: From the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. e483. ISBN 9781455737406. Retrieved 7 November 2017.

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[1] Castriota-Scanderbeg, Alessandro; Dallapiccola, Bruno (2006). Abnormal Skeletal Phenotypes: From Simple Signs to Complex Diagnoses. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 262. ISBN 9783540303619.

[2] Herring, John A. (2013). Tachdjian's Pediatric Orthopaedics E-Book: From the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. e483. ISBN 9781455737406. Retrieved 7 November 2017.

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