Thumb polydactyly - Wassel IV

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Thumb polydactyly

Patient Data

Age: 18 months
Gender: Female
x-ray

Preaxial (thumb) polydactyly. This is a type IV duplication using the Wassel classification with duplication of the phalanges with a broad metacarpal.

Case Discussion

Preaxial polydactyly with duplication of the phalanges, sitting on a broadened metacarpal. Wassel type IV.

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