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Hecht syndrome

Synonyms
Arthrogryposis distal type 7; Dutch-Kentucky syndrome; MOUTH, INABILITY TO OPEN COMPLETELY, AND SHORT FINGER-FLEXOR TENDONS; Trismus-Pseudocamptodactyly Syndrome
Modes of inheritance
Autosomal dominant inheritance (Orphanet)

Summary

The trismus-pseudocamptodactyly syndrome is a distal arthrogryposis characterized by an inability to open the mouth fully (trismus) and pseudocamptodactyly in which wrist dorsiflexion, but not volar flexion, produces involuntary flexion contracture of distal and proximal interphalangeal joints. In these patients, trismus complicates dental care, feeding during infancy, and intubation for anesthesia, and the pseudocamptodactyly impairs manual dexterity, with consequent occupational and social disability (summary by Veugelers et al., 2004). [from OMIM]

Available tests

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Clinical tests (16 available)

Molecular Genetics Tests

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  • Also known as: DA7, MyHC-peri, MyHC-pn, gtMHC-F, MYH8
    Summary: myosin heavy chain 8

Clinical features

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Imported from Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)

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