Rare diseases · Sign or symptom
Abnormality of the epiphysis of the distal phalanx of the thumb
Abnormality of the end part of the outermost bone of the thumb
HP:0009662
What it means
Abnormality of the epiphysis of the distal phalanx of the thumb. This epiphysis is located on the proximal end of the phalanx.
Rare diseases that can present with this1
The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.
Part of the broader category
Also called: Abnormality of terminal thumb epiphysis
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