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Rudimentary polydactyly in an adult: an unusual presentation to a dermatological surgery unit.
- Source :
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The Australasian journal of dermatology [Australas J Dermatol] 2006 Aug; Vol. 47 (3), pp. 206-8. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Accessory digits or polydactyly present uncommonly to dermatologists. Usually they are treated by ligature in the neonatal period or by surgery in childhood. We report a 38-year-old man who presented to a dermatological surgery unit for treatment of a lifelong lesion on the ulnar aspect of his right fifth finger. Clinically this appeared to be a miniature accessory digit and this was discussed with the patient. Subsequent histological examination of the excision specimen confirmed the clinical diagnosis. Further questioning of the patient revealed a strong family history of polydactyly.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0004-8380
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Australasian journal of dermatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16867006
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-0960.2006.00275.x