Case Report - Poland syndrome (anomaly) with congenital hemangioma: A new association

Unilateral defect of pectoral muscle and ipsilateral syndactyly constitute Poland syndrome. Absence or hypoplasia of the breast and nipple, axillary hair loss and dermatoglyphic abnormalities have also been reported in this syndrome. The primary defect could be in the development of the proximal sub...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology venereology, and leprology, 2006-06, Vol.72 (3)
Main Author: Riyaz Najeeba, Riyaz A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Congenital hemangioma, Poland syndrome, Polydactyly
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Summary:Unilateral defect of pectoral muscle and ipsilateral syndactyly constitute Poland syndrome. Absence or hypoplasia of the breast and nipple, axillary hair loss and dermatoglyphic abnormalities have also been reported in this syndrome. The primary defect could be in the development of the proximal subclavian artery with early deficit of blood flow to the distal limb and the pectoral region, resulting in partial loss of tissue in those regions. However, the association of congenital hemangioma with Poland sequence has not been observed so far. Such an association is being reported here in a 1-year-old infant, second-born of nonconsanguineous parents, who also had polydactyly instead of the documented syndactyly.
ISSN:0378-6323