Question

English artist Alison Lapper, MBE, who with her son also featured in a BBC documentary series "Child of our Time", has what rare medical condition?

Answer 1

Phocomelia
Phocomelia involves malformations of the arms and legs, and can involved other malformations or underdevelopments. In Lapper's case, she was born with almost no arms and with shortened legs. Her art uses photography, digital imaging, and painting.