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Bilateral Poland anomaly

I Karnak1, F C Tanyel, E Tunçbilek

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkey.

American Journal of Medical Genetics
|March 7, 1998
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This study reports the first known case of bilateral Poland anomaly in a 6-year-old girl, characterized by symmetrical chest and hand deformities and absence of pectoralis major muscles.

Area of Science:

  • Medical genetics
  • Congenital abnormalities
  • Skeletal dysplasias

Background:

  • Poland anomaly typically presents as unilateral chest asymmetry and upper limb malformations.
  • Previous reports describe pectoralis major muscle absence, but not symmetrical bilateral presentations with hand involvement.

Observation:

  • A 6-year-old female presented with bilateral pectoralis major muscle absence.
  • The patient exhibited symmetric chest wall deformity, hypoplastic breasts and nipples, and bilateral hand anomalies.

Findings:

  • This case represents the first documented instance of bilateral Poland anomaly.
  • The symmetrical presentation distinguishes it from previously reported unilateral cases.

Implications:

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  • Expands the known spectrum of Poland anomaly presentation.
  • May necessitate re-evaluation of diagnostic criteria and genetic underpinnings of Poland anomaly.
  • Highlights the importance of recognizing rare bilateral presentations in congenital anomaly research.