Can cytomegalovirus cause brachydactyly? A case report and review of the literature

Clin Genet. 1993 Apr;43(4):204-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-0004.1993.tb04449.x.

Abstract

A child with the diagnosis of CMV infection associated with brachydactyly is presented. The case is interesting as, to our knowledge, no similar case has been reported up to the present. In our case, apart from CMV, no teratogenic factor which may cause brachydactyly could be detected.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Consanguinity
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / complications*
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / congenital
  • Female
  • Foot Deformities, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
  • Foot Deformities, Congenital / etiology*
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Radiography