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Radswiki T, Campos A, Knipe H, et al. Acrocephalosyndactyly. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 29 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-14512
Acrocephalosyndactyly syndromes (ACS) are a rare group of disorders collectively characterised by:
Pathology
While there can be some overlap in features, they can be primarily classified into the following major subtypes:
When there are calvarial anomalies with polydactyly and syndactyly, these then fall into a group named acrocephalopolysyndactyly syndromes (ACPS). However, many suggest that the distinction between ACS and ACPS should be abandoned ref.
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