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Case Report: Congenital absence of the fifth metacarpal with polydactyly and syndactyly

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Congenital hand malformations encompass various types, with polydactyly and syndactyly being common. However, congenital absence of the metacarpal is rarely reported, and literature on this condition remains limited. To date, no cases of congenital absence of the fifth metacarpal combined with polydactyly and syndactyly have been documented. Here, we present a case of a 7-month-old female infant with congenital absence of the fifth metacarpal accompanied by polydactyly and syndactyly. The intraoperative management strategy is described, and early postoperative outcomes are evaluated. This case report aims to provide treatment approaches and clinical experience for complex congenital hand malformations, offering reference for clinicians managing similar cases in the future.

Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics

DOI: 10.3389/fped.2025.1631029

Authors: Zhihong Qin, Xiaolin Luo, Xiaofei Ding, Shijie Liao

Institutions: Guangxi Medical University, First Affiliated Hospital of GuangXi Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Congenital limb and hand anomalies

Subfield: Developmental Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801