Arachnodactyly
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Arachnodactyly, also known as spider fingers refers to abnormally long and slender fingers. Toes and feet are also usually affected.
Differential Diagnosis of Diseases Associated with Arachnodactyly
Differential Diagnosis of Diseases Associated with Arachnodactyly
In alphabetical order: [1] [2]
- Achard Syndrome
- Homocystinuria
- Lutembacher’s Syndrome
- Marfan’s Syndrome
- MASS Syndrome (heritable disorder involving Mitral valve, Aorta, Skeleton, Skin)
- Spondylocostal Dysostosis
- Van der Hoeve’s Syndrome
Pathological Findings
Pathological Findings
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Arachnodactyly: Gross, natural color, long fingers -
Arachnodactyly: Gross, both feet 50 yo f with aortic dissection and mitral valve prolapse extremities suggest Marfan’s syndrome but no cystic aortic lesions
References
References
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