A CLINICAL STUDY OF CONGENITAL ANOMALIES OF THE DIGITS
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 93
Abstract
BACKGROUND Congenital anomalies of the digits include malformations like Polydactyly, Syndactyly, Brachydactyly, Macrodactyly, Cleft hand and foot (Lobster claw deformity), Constriction ring, Polysyndactyly, Thumb aplasia (Ectrodactyly) or Hypoplasia, etc. Among these, polydactyly is the commonest congenital deformity, presenting with a range of defects from minor soft tissue duplication to major bony abnormalities. Aim- The present study was aimed at studying the incidence of various types of anomalies of the digits in Dibrugarh district of Assam, India. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a descriptive study. The study was carried out in patients attending the Plastic Surgery OPD at Assam Medical College & Hospital and at Srishti Hospitals & Research Centre, Dibrugarh, Assam from July 2014 to July 2017. We did an analysis of a total of 3850 patients for the presence of any congenital anomaly of digits. Of these, 2116 (54.96%) were male and 1734 (45.04%) were female. Those cases with congenital malformations of the digits were further investigated in detail for family history, maternal drug history during pregnancy, history of exposure to radiation during pregnancy, consanguinity, and associated congenital anomalies. The cases were photographed for record. RESULTS Among the 3850 patients included in the study, only 35 (0.91%) presented with noticeable anomalies of the fingers & toes. Of these, the commonest was polydactyly in 20 (57.14%) cases followed by syndactyly in 8 (22.56%) cases. We found macrodactyly (Foot) in 2 (5.71%) cases. 1 (2.86%) case each of polysyndactyly, brachydactyly, thumb aplasia, amniotic band amputation and lobster claw hand was found. CONCLUSION Congenital anomalies have always been a source of social stigma. Most of these anomalies can be corrected surgically
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Rubi Saikia, Utpal Kumar Bordoloi
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