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A pedigree with bilateral preaxial polydactyly from India
1Department of Anthropology, University of Toronto, Canada.
Journal De Genetique Humaine
|August 1, 1987
Summary
This study describes preaxial polydactyly, a condition causing big toe duplication, observed across six generations in an Indian family. The genetic trait shows incomplete penetrance and varied expression among affected individuals.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Medical Genetics
- Human Anatomy
Background:
- Preaxial polydactyly is a common congenital limb malformation.
- Understanding its inheritance patterns is crucial for genetic counseling.
- Limited data exists on its prevalence in specific populations.