Synpolydactyly
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Synpolydactyly is a joint presentation of syndactyly
Syndactyly
Syndactyly is a condition wherein two or more digits are fused together. It occurs normally in some mammals, such as the siamang and kangaroo, but is an unusual condition in humans.-Classification:...

 and polydactyly
Polydactyly
Polydactyly or polydactylism , also known as hyperdactyly, is a congenital physical anomaly in humans, dogs, and cats having supernumerary fingers or toes....

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Types include:
OMIM Name Gene
SPD1 HOXD13
HOXD13
Homeobox protein Hox-D13 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXD13 gene.This gene belongs to the homeobox family of genes. The homeobox genes encode a highly conserved family of transcription factors that play an important role in morphogenesis in all multicellular organisms...

SPD2 FBLN1
FBLN1
FBLN1 is the gene encoding fibulin-1, an extracellular matrix and plasma protein.- Function :Fibulin-1 is a secreted glycoprotein that is found in association with extracellular matrix structures including fibronectin-containing fibers, elastin-containing fibers and basement membranes...

SPD3 ? at 14q11.2-q12
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