Autosomal dominant multiple pterygium syndrome

Autosomal dominant multiple pterygium syndrome
Other names	Distal arthrogryposis type 8[1]
Autosomal dominant multiple pterygium syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion.
Specialty	Dermatology

Autosomal dominant multiple pterygium syndrome is a cutaneous condition inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion.^[2]

The key features of autosomal dominant multiple pterygium syndrome are proximal and distal joint contractures; pterygia (of the neck, axilla, elbows, or knees); variable fusion of the vertebrae, carpal, and tarsal bones; and short stature.^[3]

Musician Patrick Henry Hughes has a type of this condition.^[4]

• Arthrogryposis
• Escobar syndrome
• Popliteal pterygium syndrome
• List of cutaneous conditions

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