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Acheiropody
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Age of onset
Neonatal
ICD-10
Q74.8
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.
Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.
X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.
Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.
Not applicable
Other names (AKA)
Acheiropodia; ACHP; Acheiropody, Brazilian type
Categories
Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases
Summary
Acheiropody is a very rare condition characterized by bilateral, congenital amputations of the hands and feet. Individuals with this condition are born with complete amputation of the distal humeral epiphysis (end of the upper arm bone) and tibial diaphysis (mid-section of the shin bone), and aplasia (lack of development) of the radius, ulna, fibula, and of all the bones of the hands and feet. The condition appears to affect only the extremities, with no other signs and symptoms reported.[1] It is caused by a defect in the LMBR1
Symptoms
This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.
Medical Terms | Other Names |
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HPO ID
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80%-99% of people have these symptoms | ||
Abnormality of epiphysis morphology |
Abnormal shape of end part of bone
|
0005930 |
Abnormality of the metaphysis |
Abnormality of the wide portion of a long bone
|
0000944 |
Absent forearm | 0005632 | |
Absent hand | 0004050 | |
Absent metatarsal bone |
Absent long bone of foot
|
0010744 |
Absent radius |
Missing outer large bone of forearm
|
0003974 |
Absent toe | 0010760 | |
Aplasia of metacarpal bones |
Absent long bone of hand
|
0010048 |
Aplasia of the phalanges of the hand | 0009802 | |
Aplasia of the tarsal bones |
Absent ankle bone
|
0010509 |
Aplasia of the ulna | 0003982 | |
Carpal bone aplasia | 0004231 | |
Fibular aplasia |
Absent calf bone
|
0002990 |
Lower limb peromelia | 0009820 | |
Short humerus |
Short long bone of upper arm
Short upper arms
[ more ] |
0005792 |
Short tibia |
Short shinbone
Short skankbone
[ more ] |
0005736 |
Upper limb phocomelia | 0009813 | |
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
0000007 |
Diagnosis
Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.
Testing Resources
- The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) provides information about the genetic tests for this condition. The intended audience for the GTR is health care providers and researchers. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics professional.
Organizations
Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.
Organizations Supporting this Disease
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Amputee Coalition of America
900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 205
Knoxville, TN 37915
Toll-free: 888-267-5669
Telephone: 865-524-8772
TTY: 865-525-4512
Fax: 865-525-7917
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.amputee-coalition.org/index.html
Learn more
These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.
In-Depth Information
- The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
- Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
- Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
- PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Acheiropody. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
References
- P. Ianakiev et al. Acheiropodia Is Caused by a Genomic Deletion in C7orf2, the Human Orthologue of the Lmbr1 Gene. American Journal of Human Genetics. January 2001; 68(1):38-45. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1234933/?tool=pubmed. Accessed 1/31/2011.
- LMBR1. Genetics Home Reference. January 23, 2011; https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/gene/LMBR1. Accessed 1/31/2011.
- Acheiropodia. Orphanet. February 2005; https://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/Disease_Search_Simple.php?lng=EN. Accessed 1/31/2011.
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