/Ballard syndrome

Ballard syndrome

MONDO:0007213

Also Known As

Ballard type brachydactylyPitt-Williams brachydactylybrachydactyly types B and E combinedPitt Williams brachydactylybrachydactyly Ballard typebrachydactyly combined B and E typesbrachydactyly, Ballard typebrachydactyly, combined B and E types

Definition

Ballard syndrome is characterized by hypoplasia of the distal phalanges of the ulnar side of the hand and shortening of one or more metacarpals. In contrast to brachydactyly type E, patients with Ballard syndrome have normal stature.