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Radioulnar Synostosis MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2024


MeSH Supplementary
Radioulnar Synostosis
Unique ID
C562408
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C562408
Entry Term(s)
Congenital radio-ulnar synostosis
Radio-ulnar synostosis type 1
Radio-ulnar synostosis type 2
Heading Mapped to
Radius / abnormalities
*Synostosis
Ulna / abnormalities
Frequency
78
Note
Synostosis affecting the RADIUS and ULNA characterized by limited forearm pronation and supination; limited elbow extension in Type 2. Radiologic examination shows proximal, smooth radioulnar fusion with absent radial head in Type 1 or radioulnar fusion distal to the proximal radial epiphysis with congenital radial head dislocation (Type 2). Inheritance may be autosomal dominant. it also is a feature of certain chromosome abnormalities, such as triple X-Y syndrome (XXXY). OMIM: 179300
Date of Entry
2012/11/05
Revision Date
2023/08/01
Radioulnar Synostosis Preferred
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