Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type II

Last revised by Arlene Campos on 22 Apr 2024

Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type II, also known as Langer-Giedion syndrome, is an extremely rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder.

Pathology

The effects are seen mainly on the skeletal system and primarily involves

  • hair: "tricho-"

  • nose: "rhino-"

  • digits of the hands and feet: "-phalangeal"

However multiple other features are also seen, such as:

  • multiple exostoses

  • intellectual disability

  • loose redundant skin

Genetics

It occurs from a deletion within chromosome 8.

History and etymology

Named after 2,3:

  • Andreas Giedion, Swiss radiologist

  • Leonard O Langer Jr, American radiologist 

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