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Summary
Polydactyly, or extra fingers and toes, can be linked to congenital heart defects. This case highlights an accessory thumb and pectus excavatum in a healthy woman with a normal karyotype.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Clinical Medicine
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Polydactyly is a congenital anomaly characterized by the presence of extra digits.
- Several congenital cardiac defects are associated with polydactyly, with Holt-Oram syndrome being a well-documented example.
- Familial occurrence of polydactyly and cardiac conditions has been previously reported.