Bilateral Type III Postaxial Polydactyly: A Case Report.

Jo, Yong Woo; Lim, So Young; Mun, Goo Hyun; Hyon, Won Sok; Bang, Sa Ik; Oh, Kap Sung

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2005;32(6):773-776.
Published online November 1, 2005.

Bilateral Type III Postaxial Polydactyly: A Case Report.

Yong Woo Jo, So Young Lim, Goo Hyun Mun, Won Sok Hyon, Sa Ik Bang, Kap Sung Oh

Department of Plastic Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sy72.lim@samsung.com

Abstract

An unusual case is presented as bilateral, complete digital duplication of the hand in a 32-year-old man. Radiographic evaluation showed complete duplication of intact phalanges and metacarpal bones in both hands. Although polydactyly of the hand is reported to occur among approximately 1 in 1000 live births, most of these malformations are rudimentary skin tags. Complete postaxial polydactyly is uncommon; it occurs in approximately 0.014% of all live births. The main goal of the surgical treatment is to establish adequate function and appearance. This case reports the preoperative evaluation and management of bilateral postaxial type III duplication of the fingers.

Keywords: Polydactly; Bilateral; Postaxial; Ulnar