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Dermatoglyphic patterns in children with congenital heart disease (CDH) showed increased fingerprint patterns on the left hands of both boys and girls. No other significant dermatoglyphic features were identified as diagnostic for CDH.
Area of Science:
- Dermatoglyphics
- Pediatrics
- Genetics
Background:
- Congenital heart disease (CDH) is a complex condition with multifactorial causes.
- Dermatoglyphic patterns, formed during early fetal development, have been explored as potential indicators for various congenital anomalies.
- Investigating dermatoglyphics in CDH may offer insights into developmental correlations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze and compare dermatoglyphic patterns (fingerprints and palm patterns) in children diagnosed with CDH.
- To assess the potential diagnostic value of specific dermatoglyphic features for CDH.
- To explore correlations between dermatoglyphic patterns and CDH, considering embryologic development.
Main Methods:
- Evaluated dermatoglyphic patterns of 100 children with CDH (15 boys, 85 girls) and 100 healthy controls.
- Classified fingerprints and palm patterns using Galton's system.
- Utilized the printer's-ink method for dermal pattern acquisition.
Main Results:
- An increased frequency of specific fingerprint patterns was observed on the left hands of both boys and girls with CDH.
- No other significant dermatoglyphic patterns were identified as reliable diagnostic markers for CDH in this cohort.
- The study controlled for other congenital anomalies and teratogenic medication exposure during pregnancy.
Conclusions:
- Left-hand fingerprint patterns may show a subtle association with CDH in children.
- Dermatoglyphics alone are not sufficient for diagnosing CDH.
- Further research is warranted to understand the embryologic link between specific dermatoglyphic variations and CDH.
Abstract:
In this study, dermatoglyphic patterns of 100 children (15 boys and 85 girls) with CDH who were treated with conservative management or surgical reduction are presented. 200 pairs of fingerprints and palm patterns and their combinations were evaluated and classified according to Galton's system, compared with a control group of 100 normal children. Keeping in mind the possibility that most of the dermatoglyphic pathologies might be in keeping with CDH due to embryologic developing coincidence, specifically head-presentation deliveries were selected for the study. None of them had other congenital anomalies and no medicines were received during pregnancies which would cause a teratogenic effect in development of dermal patterns. Printer's-ink method was used to take the dermal patterns. There was an increased frequency of patterns in the fingerprints of the girls' and boys left hands. There were no other significant dermal patterns to use as a diagnostic feature in CDH. Literature was reviewed and discussed.