Laboratory Animals > Volume 24, Number 2 > Pp. 151-155

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A lobster claw abnormality in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)

J. E. Cooper, P. Purton and D. E. Poswillo

Department of Pathology, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PN, UK; Animal Care Unit, Royal College of Surgeons Research Establishment, West Hill, Downe, Orpington, Kent BR6 7JJ, UK; United Medical & Dental Schools of Guy's & St Thomas's Hospitals, London Bridge, London SE1 9RT, UK

A congenital abnormality of the digits, similar to the 'lobster claw' deformity of humans, was observed in 8 common marmosets. The condition varied in severity and in effect on the animals; it appeared to be due to a single autosomal recessive trait.

Key Words: ABNORMALITY • DIGITS • CALLITRICHIDAE • COMMON MARMOSET

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