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ArticleCureus2026

An Uncommon Unilateral Grade V Thumb Hypoplasia: A Cadaveric Case Report.

Jenna Farnum, Abby L Cummings, Tristan D Packard, Nathaniel G Blanchard, William McMillan, Libby J Bradley, Nicole L Geske

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Jenna FarnumRadiology, Division of Human Anatomy, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.
Abby L CummingsRadiology, Division of Human Anatomy, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.
Tristan D PackardRadiology, Division of Human Anatomy, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.
Nathaniel G BlanchardRadiology, Division of Human Anatomy, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.
William McMillanRadiology, Division of Human Anatomy, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.
Libby J BradleyRadiology, Division of Human Anatomy, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.
Nicole L GeskeRadiology, Division of Human Anatomy, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Thumb hypoplasia is a rare congenital anomaly often associated with other syndromic manifestations. This case study explores a unilateral grade V thumb hypoplasia of a 97-year-old male anatomical donor with a medical history of cerebral atherosclerosis, dementia, hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and a transient ischemic attack. A thorough dissection of the forearm and hand confirmed a suspected grade V thumb hypoplasia and atypical surrounding anatomy. This study contributes to the literature regarding thumb hypoplasia and discusses potential complications and areas of concern for related surgical procedures, congenital syndromes, or additional body-wide manifestations.

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abnormal anatomyanatomycadaveric case reportprosectionthumb hypoplasia

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PMID42245840
PMCPMC13232354

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