Syndactyly (toe) deformity

Introduction The so-called toe (finger) deformity means that two or more of the five toes (finger) are stuck together and are not separated independently, and are congenital anomalies that can be found at birth. For the more common congenital malformations, often with the toe, multi-finger (toe), finger (toe) or forearm (calf) narrowing ring and ipsilateral pectoralis major dysplasia or lack of deformity and other existence. And refers to the finger performance of a syndrome. The types include: single and multiple fingers, multiple fingers, incomplete fingers, complete fingers, simple fingers, complex fingers, gloves and fingers.

Cause

The cause of the (toe) malformation is still unclear, but we generally know that it is a phenomenon caused by abnormal fetal development. Perhaps most people think that the development of the hand or foot is to grow the palm or the sole of the foot first, and then grow a finger or toe from it. In fact, the hands and feet are grown into a whole group at the beginning, and then the cells at the end relative to the finger are necrotic and gradually plasticized into a normal finger shape.

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First, physical examination

Taking a medical history gives us a first impression and revelation, and also guides us to a concept of the nature of the disease. For example, pre-marital medical examination plays an active role in preventing birth defects. The size of the effect depends on the examination items and contents, including serological examination (such as hepatitis B virus, treponema pallidum, HIV) and reproductive system examination (such as screening for cervical inflammation). ), general physical examination (such as blood pressure, electrocardiogram) and asking about the family history of the disease, personal medical history, etc., do a good job in genetic disease counseling.

Second, laboratory inspection

Laboratory examinations must be summarized and analyzed based on objective data learned from medical history and physical examination, from which several diagnostic possibilities may be proposed, and further consideration should be given to those examinations to confirm the diagnosis. Such as: limb bone X-ray film, CT examination.

Differential diagnosis

It is abnormally distinguished from the fingernails and toes. The toe (finger) deformity is generally a congenital factor. It is more common in newborns. When they are born, adjacent fingers are integrated into one another.

Toe (finger) ring-shaped narrowing band: The symptoms of Ahong disease are the toe (finger) ring-shaped narrowing band.

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