[An unusual case of polydactylia]

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Medical Genetics
• Developmental Biology

Background:

• Congenital hand anomalies encompass a spectrum of conditions affecting limb development.
• Syndactyly and bone malformations are common presentations, often with genetic underpinnings.

Observation:

• An 85-year-old female patient exhibited bilateral symmetrical hand malformations.
• The malformation involved the soft tissues between the third and fourth fingers (syndactyly).
• Additionally, an incomplete bifurcation of the fourth finger's bones was noted.

Findings:

• The case presents a rare combination of soft tissue syndactyly and osseous malformation in the digits.
• This specific presentation highlights the diverse phenotypic expressions of congenital hand anomalies.

Implications:

• Understanding such malformations aids in diagnosing genetic syndromes and developmental disorders.
• Further research into the genetic and developmental pathways can inform potential therapeutic strategies.
• This case contributes to the literature on rare congenital hand variations and their clinical presentation.