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Distal symphalangism of hands

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The term distal symphalangism refers to a bony fusion of the distal and middle phalanges of the digits of the hand, in other words the distal interphalangeal joint (DIJ) is missing which can be seen either on x-rays or as an absence of the distal interphalangeal finger creases. [ HPO:sdoelken ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • UMLS:C1862158
definition

The term distal symphalangism refers to a bony fusion of the distal and middle phalanges of the digits of the hand, in other words the distal interphalangeal joint (DIJ) is missing which can be seen either on x-rays or as an absence of the distal interphalangeal finger creases.

has alternative id

HP:0009871, HP:0006079, HP:0009841, HP:0006116

has exact synonym

Synostosis of distal phalanges, Symphalangism affecting the distal phalanges of the hand, Fused outermost bones of hand, Terminal symphalangism

id

HP:0001204