Rare diseases · Sign or symptom
Dumbbell-shaped long bone
HP:0000947
What it means
An abnormal appearance of the long bones with resemblance to a dumbbell, a short bar with a weight at each end. That is, the long bone is shortened and displays flaring (widening) of the metaphyses.
Rare diseases that can present with this3
Common30–79%
2The 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: Dumbbell widening of long bone metaphyses
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