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LOBSTER-CLAW DEFORMITY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Bones and Joints
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lobster claw 1, record 1, English, lobster%20claw
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lobster-claw deformity 1, record 1, English, lobster%2Dclaw%20deformity
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A developmental anomaly characterized by an abnormal cleft between the central metacarpal bones, the soft tissues of the digits being fused into two masses, one on either side of the cleft. 1, record 1, English, - lobster%20claw
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The decrease in the number of patients after the early years of life can be attributed to early death of some children who are born with lobster claws in association to other severe malformations. 1, record 1, English, - lobster%20claw
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Os et articulations
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pince de homard
1, record 1, French, pince%20de%20homard
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Malformation caractérisée par une division longitudinale plus ou moins profonde de la main ou du pied en leur milieu, avec absence du doigt médian ou, dans les formes majeures, persistance des seuls deux doigts extrêmes. 1, record 1, French, - pince%20de%20homard
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Trisomie 18) D'autres malformations sont beaucoup plus rares : méningocèle, bec-de-lièvre ou fissure palatine, atrésie des choanes, fistule trachéo-œsophagienne, utérus bifide, hypoplasie ovarienne, phocomélie, pinces de homard, atrésie du conduit auditif externe. 1, record 1, French, - pince%20de%20homard
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-09-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- monodactyly 1, record 2, English, monodactyly
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A developmental anomaly characterized by the presence of only one digit on a hand or foot. 1, record 2, English, - monodactyly
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Similarly, ectrodactyly(split hand and foot deformity of either the "lobster-claw" variety or the monodactyly type) and harelip with or without cleft palate are distinct congenital malformations which are not known to be related, although they have been observed together in some instances. 1, record 2, English, - monodactyly
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- monodactylie
1, record 2, French, monodactylie
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Anomalie congénitale caractérisée par la présence d'un seul doigt à la main ou au pied. 1, record 2, French, - monodactylie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une classification anatomique des formes typiques de l'ectrodactylie a été proposée par Birch-Jensen (1949); cet auteur distingue le type I, caractérisé par l'absence des rayons digitaux centraux et réalisant au maximum la malformation en «pince de homard» et le type II ou monodactylie où les rayons digitaux sont absents, mais avec présence constante du 5ème doigt. 1, record 2, French, - monodactylie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- monodactilia
1, record 2, Spanish, monodactilia
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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