Presentation
Supernumerary digits in both hands and feet since birth. Mother also presents supernumerary digits.
Patient Data
Age: 4 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Polydactyly with triphalangeal thumbs
Show annotations
Download
Info
Bilateral hand polydactyly with duplication of a central digit and triphalangeal thumbs.
Bilateral feet polydactyly with duplication of a central digit and duplicated halluces (heptadactyly).
From the case:
Polydactyly with triphalangeal thumbs
Download
Info
Polydactyly of both hands and feet.
Case Discussion
Polydactyly refers to the duplication of the digits of the hands and/or feet.
In the present case, there is preaxial and central duplication in the hands and feet, with six digits in the hands (hexadactyly) and seven in the feet (heptadactyly).
Triphalangism of the thumb is usually considered to be a form of polydactyly.
Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.