proximal symphalangism

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Disease Overview

Proximal symphalangism is a very rare, genetic bone disorder characterized by ankylosis of the proximal interphalangeal joints, carpal and tarsal bone fusion, and conductive hearing loss in some patients.

Synonyms

Cushing's symphalangism
Strasburger-Hawkins-Eldridge syndrome
Strasburger-Hawkins-Eldridge-Hargrave-McKusick syndrome
hereditary absence of proximal interphalangeal joints
hereditary absence of the proximal interphalangeal joints
proximal symphalangism
proximal symphalangism (disease)
symphalangism, Cushing type
vessel’s syndrome

GARD Disease Summary

The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) has information and resources for patients, caregivers, and families that may be helpful before and after diagnosis of this condition. GARD is a program of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Orphanet

Orphanet has a summary about this condition that may include information on the diagnosis, care, and treatment as well as other resources. Some of the information and resources are available in languages other than English. The summary may include medical terms, so we encourage you to share and discuss this information with your doctor. Orphanet is the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research and the Health Programme of the European Union.