Proximal symphalangism is a condition characterized by variable fusion of the proximal interphalangeal joints. Multiple synostosis syndrome (SYNS) is a more severe form of proximal symphalangism with additional bone fusions involving carpal, tarsal, and other joints.
Wu XL, Gu MM, Huang L, Liu XS, Zhang HX, Ding XY, Xu JQ, Cui B, Wang L, Lu SY, Chen XY, Zhang HG, Huang W, Yuan WT, Yang JM, Gu Q, Fei J, Chen Z, Yuan ZM, Wang ZG
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Multiple synostoses syndrome is due to a missense mutation in exon 2 of FGF9 gene.
Wang J, Yu T, Wang Z, Ohte S, Yao RE, Zheng Z, Geng J, Cai H, Ge Y, Li Y, Xu Y, Zhang Q, Gusella JF, Fu Q, Pregizer S, Rosen V, Shen Y
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A New Subtype of Multiple Synostoses Syndrome Is Caused by a Mutation in GDF6 That Decreases Its Sensitivity to Noggin and Enhances Its Potency as a BMP Signal.
