Hand dermatoglyphics in trisomy 4p

Hand dermatoglyphics in trisomy 4p

A dermatoglyphic analysis of the hands of 16 patients with trisomy for the short arm of chromosome 4 has revealed an increased frequency of whorl patterns on fingertips, presence of axial triradii in position t' on palms and an increase of the main line index. Although of little diagnostic valu...

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Veröffentlicht in:Human genetics 1976-01, Vol.34 (3), p.271-276
Hauptverfasser: Mastroiacovo, P, Currò, V, Calabro, A, Dallapiccola, B
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Chromosomes, Human, 4-5
Dermatoglyphics
Female
Humans
Male
Trisomy
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Zusammenfassung:A dermatoglyphic analysis of the hands of 16 patients with trisomy for the short arm of chromosome 4 has revealed an increased frequency of whorl patterns on fingertips, presence of axial triradii in position t' on palms and an increase of the main line index. Although of little diagnostic value these changes must be included in the constellation of major signs which characterize the 4p trisomy syndrome.
ISSN:0340-6717
1432-1203
DOI:10.1007/BF00295290