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What is the definition of Acheiropody?
Acheiropody is a very rare condition characterized by bilateral, congenital amputations of the hands and feet. Individuals with this condition are born with complete amputation of the distal humeral epiphysis (end of the upper arm bone) and tibial diaphysis (mid-section of the shin bone), and aplasia (lack of development) of the radius, ulna, fibula, and of all the bones of the hands and feet. The condition appears to affect only the extremities, with no other signs and symptoms reported. It is caused by a defect in the LMBR1 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.
What are the alternative names for Acheiropody?
  • Acheiropody
  • ACHP
  • Acheiropodia
  • Acheiropody, Brazilian type
Who are the top Acheiropody Local Doctors?
Elite in Acheiropody
Mohammad M. Qattan-Al
Elite in Acheiropody
Mohammad M. Qattan-Al
Riyadh, SA 

Mohammad Qattan-Al practices in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Qattan-Al is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acheiropody. Their top areas of expertise are Acheiropody, Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1, Polydactyly, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy.

Distinguished in Acheiropody
Lihua Cao
Distinguished in Acheiropody
Lihua Cao
Shenyang, CN 

Lihua Cao practices in Shenyang, China. Cao is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acheiropody. Their top areas of expertise are Acheiropody, Symphalangism Distal, Hand-Foot-Genital Syndrome, and Punctate Porokeratosis.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Acheiropody
Dr. Elizabeth J. Bhoj
Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
Distinguished in Acheiropody
Dr. Elizabeth J. Bhoj
Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
34th St. & Civic Center Blvd, The Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, Room 9nw55, 
Philadelphia, PA 
215-590-2437
Languages Spoken:
English

Elizabeth Bhoj is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bhoj is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acheiropody. Her top areas of expertise are Hardikar Syndrome, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, Acheiropody, Hypotonia, and Myringotomy.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center