Holmes Borden syndrome

Overview

A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by absent thumbs, contractures and missing arm and leg bones

Symptoms

* Missing arm bones * Missing leg bones * Short stature * Absent thumbs * Contractures * Missing fingers * Restricted joint mobility * Fused wrist bones * Rib abnormality * Abnormal dermatoglyphics * Curved fifth finger * Abnormal upper arm bone * Abnormal forearm bones * Webbed fingers * Abnormal collarbone * Deafness * Shoulder blade anomaly * Undescended testes * Ureter anomaly * Urethral anomaly

Diagnosis

signs and symptoms of Phocomelia - contractures - absent thumb may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Phocomelia - contractures - absent thumb symptoms.

Resources

Holmes borden syndrome: Another name for Phocomelia - contractures - absent thumb