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. 2007 Jan 12;44(5):327–333. doi: 10.1136/jmg.2006.046698

Table 2 Skeletal findings of patients carrying mutations of the EP300 gene.

Patient 1 Patient 2 Patient 3 Patient 4
EP300 mutation identified p.R648X p.Q1209fsX1226 p.S959fsX966 c.1200‐?_94+?del
Spine Normal Normal NR NR
Sternal or rib anomalies None None None NR
Hands
 Thumbs
  Broad thumbs No No Yes No
  Short proximal phalanx No No Yes No
  Radially deviated thumbs No No No No
 Phalanges
  Broad/short terminal phalanges No No Yes* No
  Clinodactyly of fifth fingers No No No No
  Fetal finger pads Yes No NR NR
 Feet
  Halluces
  Broad halluces Discrete No Yes Discrete
  Radially deviated halluces No No No No
  Duplicated phalanx No No Yes† No
  Other findings None None Yes‡ None
 Toes
  Overlapping toes Discrete No No No
  Splaying of toes No No Yes No
  Pes planus Yes No No NR*

NR, not reported.

*Radiographs reveal irregular ossification of distal phalanges.

†Radiographs show partial duplication of the distal phalanx.

‡Very short and broad delta‐shaped first metatarsal bone, leading to the proximal implantation of halluces.