Arachnodactyly

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Overview

Treatment

Arachnodactyly

Alternative Names:

Dolichostenomelia; Spider fingers; Achromacria
Call your health care provider if:

Some children are born with arachnodactyly, although it may develop over time. Consult with your health care provider during a routine examination if your child has long, slender fingers and you are concerned that an underlying condition may exist.

What to expect at your health care provider's office:

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The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.

Medical history questions documenting arachnodactyly in detail may include:

time pattern
- When did you first notice the fingers being shaped like this?
family history
- Is there any family history of early death?
- Is there any family history of known hereditary disorders?
other
- What other symptoms are also present?
- Have you noticed any other unusual things?

The physical examination may include thorough inspection for other indications that a hereditary disorder may be present. Diagnostic tests are usually not necessary unless a hereditary disorder is suspected.

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