Achard syndrome

Achard syndrome is a syndrome consisting of arachnodactyly, receding lower jaw, and joint laxity limited to the hands and feet.^[1] Hypermobility and subluxations of the joints, increased lateral excursion of the patellas and other findings reflect the increased ligament laxity. It is clinically similar to Marfan syndrome.^[2]

Achard syndrome
Achard syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner

Symptoms

Presentation is the following:^{[citation needed]}

• Small thumbs
• Joint laxity in hands
• Joint laxity in feet
• Brachycephaly
• Short mandibular rami

Diagnosis

Treatment