Polydactyly

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Deformity since birth, now impeding writing.

Patient Data

Age: Child
x-ray

The thumb has an additional three phalanx digit arising medial to it consistent with polydactyly.

Case Discussion

Pre-axial polydactyly with an additional digit associated with the thumb.

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