Rare diseases · Sign or symptom
Broad metatarsal
Wide long bone of foot
HP:0001783
What it means
Increased side-to-side width of a metatarsal bone.
Rare diseases that can present with this5
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: Broad metatarsals · Widened metatarsal shaft
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