Arachnodactyly

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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:

The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about the patient's medical history, including:

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?
Symptoms
- What other symptoms are also present?
- Have you noticed any other unusual things?

Diagnostic tests are usually not necessary unless a hereditary disorder is suspected.

Review Date: 5/10/2006
Reviewed By: Daniel Rauch, MD, FAAP, Director, Pediatric Hospitalist Program, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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