Dermatoglyphics in medicine
Shiono, H.
American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 7(2): 120-126
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0195-7910 PMID: 2943156 Document Number: 270776
The relative frequencies of various dermatoglyphic features have been reviewed for chromosomal disorders. When combined with other clinical features of a particular disease, dermatoglyphics can serve to strengthen a diagnostic impression and may be useful in screening select individuals for additional diagnostic studies.