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Kirner's deformity, also known as dystelephangy, is an uncommon genetic hand malformation which is characterized by a radial and volar curvature of the distal phalange of the fifth (pinky) finger. It is merely cosmetic and isn't painful/doesn't affect hand function.

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  • Kirner's deformity, also known as dystelephangy, is an uncommon genetic hand malformation which is characterized by a radial and volar curvature of the distal phalange of the fifth (pinky) finger. It is merely cosmetic and isn't painful/doesn't affect hand function. (en)
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  • Dystelephangy, Congenital bilateral metadiaphyseal acrodysplasia of the little finger (en)
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  • This trait is often hereditary, and is thought to be inherited in an autosomal dominant manner with reduced penetrance (en)
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dbp:complications
  • None (en)
dbp:deaths
  • Deaths are not involved with the deformity, since it isn't deadly. (en)
dbp:frequency
  • Uncommon, about 1 in 400-600 people are thought to have this deformity (en)
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  • Kirner's deformity (en)
dbp:prevention
  • None (en)
dbp:prognosis
  • Good (en)
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dbp:symptoms
  • Radial and volar curvature of the distal phalange of the fifth finger. (en)
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  • Dystelephangy, Congenital bilateral metadiaphyseal acrodysplasia of the little finger (en)
dbp:treatment
  • Usually, none is required, surgery is done due to cosmetic reasons (en)
dbp:types
  • There are congenital, early-onset, and acquired forms. (en)
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  • Kirner's deformity, also known as dystelephangy, is an uncommon genetic hand malformation which is characterized by a radial and volar curvature of the distal phalange of the fifth (pinky) finger. It is merely cosmetic and isn't painful/doesn't affect hand function. (en)
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  • Kirner's deformity (en)
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