Ballard syndrome

Ballard syndrome

Definition

Ballard syndrome is characterized by hypoplasia of the distal phalanges of the ulnar side of the hand and shortening of one or more metacarpals. In contrast to brachydactyly type E, patients with Ballard syndrome have normal stature.

Also known as brachydactyly types B and E combined, Pitt-Williams brachydactyly — per MONDO

Also identified as