Polydactyly

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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:

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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