Achard syndrome
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| 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
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Treatment
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