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Basic synonyms

• Ectrodactilia of the Hand
• Ectrodactyly
• Ektrodactyly of the Hand
• Karsch-Neugebauer Syndrome
• Lobster Claw Deformity
• Split Hand Malformation
• Split-Hand/Foot Defect
• Split-Hand/Foot Malformation

Disorder Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion
Split hand/split foot malformation (SHFM) is a genetic disorder defined by the total or partial lack of some fingers or toes, typically combined with clefts in the hands or feet. There might also be the appearance of webbing in between fingers or toes (syndactyly). This might provide the hands and/or feet a claw-like look.

There are lots of types and also combinations of defects that appear in split hand/split foot malformation. They vary extensively in extent, also in members of the same family. The malformation might occur alone, or it may happen as a component of a syndrome with various other attributes.