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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.
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What are the alternative names for Acheiropody?
  • Acheiropody
  • ACHP
  • Acheiropodia
  • Acheiropody, Brazilian type
Who are the top Acheiropody Local Doctors?
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Mohammad M. Qattan-Al
Elite
Highly rated in
41
conditions

National Guard Health Affairs

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. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1, Acheiropody, Polydactyly, Brachydactyly Type C, and Bone Graft.

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Sajid N. Malik
Distinguished
Highly rated in
22
conditions

Human Genetics Program, Quaid I-Azam University

Islamabad, IS, PK 

Sajid Malik practices in Islamabad, Pakistan. Malik is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acheiropody. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Camptodactyly Fibrous Tissue Hyperplasia Skeletal Dysplasia, Camptodactyly Syndrome Guadalajara Type 2, Camptodactyly Syndrome Guadalajara Type 1, and Camptodactyly Taurinuria.

 
 
 
 
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Antonio Costa-Richieri
Distinguished
Highly rated in
17
conditions

Universidade De São Paulo

São Paulo University, 
Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

Antonio Costa-Richieri practices in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Costa-Richieri is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acheiropody. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Holoprosencephaly, Acheiropody, Acrofacial Dysostosis Catania Type, and Frontonasal Dysplasia.

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What are the latest Acheiropody Clinical Trials?
Delineating the Molecular Spectrum and the Clinical, Imaging and Neuronal Phenotype of Chopra-Amiel-Gordon Syndrome
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 06, 2022
Intervention Type: Other

Summary: The purpose of this study is to establish a registry of individuals with Chopra-Amiel-Gordon Syndrome to learn more about the range of symptoms, changes in the structure of the brain seen on imaging, and learning difficulties that individuals with this disorder may experience. The investigators will obtain medical history, family history, MRI records, patient photographs, and genetic test results ...

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Clonidine for Tourniquet-related Pain in Children: A Pilot Study
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 10, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 4

Summary: This study is designed as a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, clinical trial with two parallel groups. This study investigates the association between a single dose of the drug, Clonidine, and the total amount of opioid administered under and 24 hours after surgery in children undergoing orthopedic limb surgery with the use of tourniquet. The investigators hypothesize that administra...

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

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