Presentation
Child born with tracheo-esophageal fistula. Hand deformity.
Patient Data
Age: < 1 year
Gender: Male
From the case:
Radial hemimelia
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Total absence of the radius.
The hand only has four digits.
Case Discussion
Radial hemimelia is a congenital absence of the radius. This may be a partial or total absence of the radius. It may be associated with other digit abnormalities.
It is also often related to associated congenital abnormalities as in this case with tracheo-esophageal fistula. This forms part of the VACTERL association.