Hanhart syndrome

Hanhart syndrome (also known as Aglossia adactylia; Hypoglossia-hypodactylia syndrome; Peromelia with micrognathia) is a congenital disorder that causes an undeveloped tongue and malformed extremities and fingers.

Hanhart syndrome
Other namesHypoglossia-hypodactyly syndrome
CausesUnknown[1]

Causes

The cause of OLHS is unknown but both genetic and environment factors have been proposed.[2]

Notable cases

  • Nick Santonastasso, actor, Instagram star, and YouTube prankster, who has no legs and only one arm. Noted for playing zombies.[3][4]

References

  1. "Hanhart Syndrome". NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders). Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  2. Bersu, Edward T; Pettersen, James C; Charboneau, William J; Opitz, John M (1976). "Studies of malformation syndromes of man XXXXIA: Anatomical studies in the Hanhart syndrome ?A pathogenetic hypothesis". European Journal of Pediatrics. 122 (1): 1–17. doi:10.1007/BF00445029. PMID 1261565. S2CID 10440385.
  3. "Bodybuilder with one arm and no legs becomes internet sensation". The Independent. 20 July 2017.
  4. "'Dead' man living: Disabled teen-turned-Internet star 'lives by inspiring others'". Today. October 2016.
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