"Pacifier polydactyly": a transitional form between pedunculated polydactyly and rudimentary polydactyly

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1989 Jul;84(1):136-9.

Abstract

"Pacifier polydactyly" is defined in babies with a large edematous postaxial duplication attached by soft-tissue stalks that contain neurovascular elements. These serve in utero as pacifiers. Imminent ischemic necrosis was induced in all three by local trauma. Simple excision is the treatment of choice.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple
  • Female
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male