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Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Developmental Biology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Synpolydactyly (SPD) is a rare congenital limb malformation characterized by fused and extra digits.
  • SPD exhibits significant clinical and genetic heterogeneity, making diagnosis and classification challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and categorize the clinical variants of Synpolydactyly (SPD).
  • To propose a classification scheme for SPD phenotypic variations.
  • To explore genotype-phenotype correlations in SPD, particularly concerning HOXD13 mutations.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive review of clinical data from documented Synpolydactyly (SPD) families.
  • Analysis of phenotypic variability and classification of variants.
  • Examination of genotype-phenotype relationships in SPD.

Main Results:

  • Typical SPD features can be distinguished from minor clinical variants.
  • A proposed classification includes typical SPD features, minor variants, and unusual phenotypes.
  • The genotype-phenotype correlation for SPD associated with HOXD13 mutations is weak.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic classification of SPD variants is proposed to enhance understanding of this heterogeneous malformation.
  • The proposed scheme may aid in deciphering the genetic and clinical complexities of Synpolydactyly.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the genetic underpinnings and penetrance patterns in SPD families.