Poland syndrome
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Etiology
Epidemiology
- rare
Clinical manifestations
- unilateral absence or underdevelopment of chest-wall muscles & limb abnormalities, including syndactyly or brachydactyly
- case of absent right pectoralis major & brachydactyly of the right hand (case with report with images)[1]
- muscle strenth intact
* images[1]
Management
- plastic surgery be of benefit
- physical therapy may improve functionality
More general terms
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kennedy KR, Wang AL. Poland Syndrome N Engl J Med 2018; 378:72. January 4, 2018 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29298145 <Internet> http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMicm1709713?query=TOC