Central polydactyly
Synonyms: Mesoaxial polydactyly
A rare congenital limb malformation characterized by complete or partial duplication of one of the three middle digits in a hand or foot. It most commonly affects the fourth digit. The malformation may be unilateral or bilateral and can occur as an isolated defect or in association with other anomalies.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version April 2024
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Central polydactyly?
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