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Right-sided Poland syndrome with no classical hand deformity: A case report
Sharma Poudel1, Amrit Bhusal2, Aalok Kumar Yadav3
1Department of Radiology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Radiology Case Reports
|November 19, 2024
Summary
Poland syndrome (PS) is a rare congenital chest wall anomaly. This case highlights PS diagnosis in a male with chest wall underdevelopment but no hand deformity, emphasizing clinical awareness.
Area of Science:
- Congenital anomalies
- Thoracic surgery
- Medical imaging
Background:
- Poland syndrome (PS) is a rare congenital condition affecting chest wall development.
- It classically involves the pectoralis major muscle and may include limb abnormalities.
- Diagnosis is primarily clinical, supported by various imaging techniques.
Observation:
- A 25-year-old male presented with underdeveloped right-sided chest wall.
- Clinical evaluation suggested Poland syndrome.
- No classical hand deformity was present in this case.
Findings:
- The case demonstrates Poland syndrome with isolated chest wall hypoplasia.
- Imaging modalities confirmed the extent of the anomaly.
- This presentation deviates from the typical association with hand deformities.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering Poland syndrome in patients with chest wall asymmetry.
- Underscores that PS can present without limb involvement, challenging classical descriptions.
- Emphasizes the role of clinical suspicion and diagnostic imaging in managing rare congenital conditions.
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