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Preaxial brachydactyly-hallux varus syndrome is characterized the association of hallux varus with short thumbs and first toes (involving the metacarpals, metatarsals, and distal phalanges; the proximal and middle phalanges are of normal length) and abduction of the affected digits.
Features include: Hitchhiker thumb, Short hallux, Short distal phalanx of finger, and Short metacarpal and 3 more.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Arms and legs | 1 | Short distal phalanx of finger |
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
No clinical trials have been registered for brachydactyly-preaxial hallux varus syndrome.
1 publication has been identified in PubMed for brachydactyly-preaxial hallux varus syndrome. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (100%).
Leduc F (2025). [PMID: 40673520](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40673520/). *Clin Genet*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center