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Incomplete duplication of a lower extremity (polymelia): a case report
Nelson Montalvo1, Ligia Redrobán, Victor Hugo Espín
1Pathology Service, Hospital Metropolitano, Av Mariana de Jesús s/n y Nicolás Arteta, Quito, Ecuador. nmontalvof@gmail.com.
Journal of Medical Case Reports
|June 13, 2014
Summary
Polymelia, a rare congenital limb duplication, is presented in a case study of an infant with a supernumerary limb bud. Surgical treatment resulted in a favorable outcome with no lasting impairment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Developmental Biology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Polymelia, or congenital limb duplication, is an exceptionally rare congenital anomaly in humans.
- Few documented cases of polymelia exist in medical literature, highlighting its rarity.
Observation:
- A case report details a six-month-old Hispanic male infant.
- The infant presented with a supernumerary lower limb bud located on the left posterior thigh.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention was performed to treat the supernumerary limb.
- The infant experienced a favorable outcome and recovery post-surgery.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited understanding of polymelia in human development.
- Successful surgical management of polymelia can lead to excellent long-term results without functional impairment.
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