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- Overview
- Treatment
- Prevention
Arachnodactyly is a physical condition in which the fingers are long, slender, and curved, resembling a spider's legs.
Alternative Names
Dolichostenomelia; Spider fingers; Achromacria
Considerations
Long, slender fingers can be normal and not associated with any medical problems. In some cases, however, spider fingers can be a sign of an underlying disease.
Common Causes
- Homocystinuria
Marfan syndrome - Other rare genetic disorders
Note: Having long, slender fingers may be normal.
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Arachnodactyly Treatment
Review Date: 01/29/2010
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
