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ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2022

Upper-Limb Disturbances in Female Patients with Poland Syndrome, including the Digit Ratio (2D:4D).

Marta Fijałkowska, Mateusz Koziej, Bogusław Antoszewski

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Marta FijałkowskaDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Lodz, 90-419 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-9259-2573
Mateusz KoziejDepartment of Anatomy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-008 Cracow, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-2635-0776
Bogusław AntoszewskiDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medical University of Lodz, 90-419 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-3197-8223
Medical University of Lodz · PLJagiellonian University · PL

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Abstract

backgroundPoland syndrome (PS) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by a variable clinical picture. Classic deformity consists of the unilateral hypoplasia or aplasia of the pectoralis major muscle and ipsilateral hand malformations. The aim of this study is to present disturbances in the development of upper limb in women with Poland syndrome (including digit ratio 2D:4D) in comparison to the healthy controls.

methodsThe group of patients with Poland syndrome consisted of 36 women, while the control group consisted of 50 heathy women. Both upper limbs were measured anthropometrically. The length of all fingers and forearms were measured, and the digit ratio was calculated.

resultsIn women with Poland syndrome, the length of digits 2 and 4 and the forearm were significantly higher on the nonaffected side than on the affected side. In addition, there were significant differences between the length of digits 2 and 4 and the forearm between patients and controls.

conclusionsIn patients with Poland syndrome, the upper limb at the affected side is significantly different from the upper limb on the healthy side, mainly in the length of the forearm and digits. While examining the patient with Poland syndrome, we think it is essential to pay attention not only to hand anomalies but also to the development of whole upper limb. It may prove to be helpful in estimating the complete picture of Poland syndrome.

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digit ratioPoland syndromeupper limb

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