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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for Severe limb shortening
  1. Maffucci syndrome 
    ... of the spine (vertebrae). Enchondromas may result in severe bone deformities, shortening of the limbs, and fractures.The signs and symptoms of Maffucci ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/maffucci-syndrome - Genetics
  2. Ollier disease 
    ... of the spine (vertebrae). Enchondromas may result in severe bone deformities, shortening of the limbs, and fractures.The signs and symptoms of Ollier ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/ollier-disease - Genetics
  3. PITX1 gene 
    ... gene mutations have been found to cause lower limb abnormalities, including an inward- and upward-turning foot (clubfoot) and absence or severe shortening of a bone in the lower leg called ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/pitx1 - Genetics
  4. Poland syndrome 
    ... mild hand abnormality that is hardly noticeable; more severe abnormalities can cause problems with use of the hand. The bones of the forearm (radius and ulna) are shortened in some people with Poland syndrome, but this shortening may also be difficult to detect unless measured. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/poland-syndrome - Genetics
  5. MYCN gene 
    ... by abnormalities of the fingers and toes, particularly shortening of the second and fifth fingers (brachymesophalangy). Other ... of the MYCN gene is associated with a severe form of neuroblastoma. It is unknown how amplification ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mycn - Genetics