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246 Postaxial acrofacial dysostosis

definition

Postaxial acrofacial dysostosis (POADS) is a type of acrofacial dysostosis (see this term) characterised by mandibular and malar hypoplasia, small and cup-shaped ears, lower lid ectropion, and symmetrical postaxial limb deficiencies with absence of the fifth digital ray and ulnar hypoplasia.