Polydactyly

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Polydactyly
A hand with polydactyly
Synonyms Polydactylism, hyperdactyly
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Presence of extra fingers or toes
Complications Possible difficulty with functionality or cosmetic concerns
Onset Congenital
Duration Lifelong
Types N/A
Causes Genetic mutation
Risks Family history
Diagnosis Physical examination, X-ray
Differential diagnosis Syndactyly, Cleft hand
Prevention None
Treatment Surgical removal of extra digits
Medication None
Prognosis Generally good with treatment
Frequency 1 in 500 to 1 in 1,000 live births
Deaths N/A


Polydactyly of left hand AP
Polydactyly of left hand AP
Polydactyly ECS
Polydactyly ECS
X-ray of feet in polydactyly
X-ray of feet in polydactyly

Polydactyly is the presence of an excessive number of fingers or toes.

Polydactyly
Polydactyly

Features[edit | edit source]

The condition may be present as part of a collection of abnormalities, or it may exist by itself.

Inheritance[edit | edit source]

When polydactyly exhibits by itself, it is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

Polydactyly
Polydactyly

Racial differences[edit | edit source]

African Americans are more likely to have polydactyly compared to Caucasians

Causes[edit | edit source]

Some of the causes include:

Images[edit | edit source]

Newborn with polydactyly of both feet
Newborn with polydactyly of both feet
Polydactyly preaxial
Polydactyly preaxial
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