(MIM 181450)

(cubito-mammary syndrome)

Very rare. Autosomal dominant transmission of mutations of the TBX3 gene on 12q.

Association of:

-        ulnar hypoplasia, the importance of which varies from hypoplasia of a phalanx to the absence of the arm and forearm.

-        often incomplete hypoplasia of breast and axillary apocrine glands

-        endocrine dysfunction: hypogonadism, obesity

-        dental abnormalities: ectopies, hypoplasia, absence of canine teeth

-        with other various malformations:  laryngeal stenosis, anal stenosis, VSD, etc.


Anesthetic implications :

fragile teeth, difficult intubation.


Updated: September 2018