Arachnodactyly
| Arachnodactyly | |
|---|---|
 Arachnodactyly | |
| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | Q87.4 (ILDS Q87.410) |
| ICD-9 | 759.82 |
| DiseasesDB | 15196 |
| MedlinePlus | 003288 |
| MeSH | D008382 |
Arachnodactyly ("spider fingers") or achromachia, is a condition in which the fingers are abnormally long and slender in comparison to the palm of the hand. It can be present at birth or develop in later life..
Causes
This feature can occur on its own, with no underlying health problems. However, it can also be associated with certain medical conditions. Examples include Marfan syndrome,[1] Ehlers-Danlos syndrome,[2] Loeys–Dietz syndrome and homocystinuria.
Arachnodactyly has been linked to mutations in both fibrillin-1 and fibrillin-2 genes.
Notable cases
It remains unconfirmed whether composer Sergei Rachmaninoff's abnormally large reach on a piano was a result of arachnodactyly due to Marfan syndrome, as the pianist exhibited no other signs of the disease.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Buntinx, I. M.; Willems, P. J.; Spitaels, S. E.; Van Reempst, P. J.; De Paepe, A. M.; Dumon, J. E. (April 1991). "Neonatal Marfan syndrome with congenital arachnodactyly, flexion contractures, and severe cardiac valve insufficiency". Journal of Medical Genetics 28 (4): 267–273. doi:10.1136/jmg.28.4.267. ISSN 0022-2593. PMC 1016831. PMID 1856834.
- ↑ Keer, Rosemary; Grahame, Rodney (2003-06-27). "Hypermobility syndrome: Recognition and management for physiotherapists". ISBN 978-0-7506-5390-9.
- ↑ http://www.rachmaninoff.org/board/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=480
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