Adactyly

What it means

The absence of all phalanges of all the digits of a limb and the associated soft tissues.

This descriptor does not require absence of the metacarpal or metatarsal bones. A qualifying phrase is added to specify which limb has the attribute of adactyly.

Rare diseases that can present with this3

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: Absent fingers or toes · Aphalangy