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distal arthrogryposis type 5D

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A distal arthrogryposis characterized by severe camptodactyly of the hands, mild camptodactyly of the toes, extension contractures of the knee, and distinctive facial features that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the ECEL1

A distal arthrogryposis characterized by severe camptodactyly of the hands, mild camptodactyly of the toes, extension contractures of the knee, and distinctive facial features that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the ECEL1 gene on chromosome 2q37.1.

Signs and symptoms

  • Congenital hip dislocation
  • Decreased muscle mass
  • Tongue atrophy
  • Hyperlordosis
  • Short neck
  • Limited knee flexion
  • Scoliosis
  • Ptosis
  • Short stature
  • Furrowed tongue

Also known as: DA5D; distal arthrogryposis type 5 without ophthalmoparesis; distal arthrogryposis type 5 without ophthalmoplegia