Rare diseases · Sign or symptom
Duplication of the proximal phalanx of the thumb
Notched innermost bone of thumb
HP:0009613
What it means
Complete or partial duplication of the proximal phalanx of the thumb. Depending on the severity, the appearance on x-ray can vary from a notched phalanx (the duplicated bone is almost completely fused with the phalanx), a partially fused appearance of the two bones, or two separate bones appearing side to side. In contrast to the proximal phalanges of the digits 2-5, the proximal phalanx of the thumb is embryologically equivalent to the middle phalanges of the other digits, whereas the first metacarpal is embryologically of phalangeal origin and as such equivalent to the proximal phalanges of the other digits.
Part of the broader category
Also called: Partial/complete duplication of the proximal phalanx of the thumb
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