Angel-shaped phalango-epiphyseal dysplasia

MONDO:0007114

A form of acromelic dysplasia characterized by the distinctive radiological sign of angel-shaped middle phalanges, a typical metacarpophalangeal pattern profile (mainly affecting first metacarpals and middle phalanges of second, third and fifth digits, which all appear short), epiphyseal changes in the hips and, in some, abnormal dentition and delayed bone age.

Also known as: ASPED, Angel shaped phalangoepiphyseal dysplasia, Angel-shaped phalangoepiphyseal dysplasia

35 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Disease (618) Musculoskeletal system disorder (196) Hereditary disease (172) Bone disorder (47) Human disease (14) Skeletal system disorder (4) Disease of genetic or genomic mechanism (2) Skeletal dysplasia (1) Acromelic dysplasia (0) Disease by body system or component (0)

Trials to join now! 17 Not yet recruiting 6 Not yet finished but already full! 4 Completed 7 Terminated 1

Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease

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This study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …

Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC

Angel-shaped phalango-epiphyseal dysplasia

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Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease