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Cureus
September 2024
Department of Anatomy and Embryology, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș, Târgu Mureș, ROU.
This report discusses the case of a young female patient diagnosed with macrodactyly of the toes, a condition that significantly affected her daily life. From the age of three to 11, she underwent treatment due to the severe impact of her deformity, particularly on her ability to move comfortably and wear suitable footwear. The patient's macrodactyly presented a complex clinical challenge, necessitating multiple surgical procedures to manage it effectively.
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June 2024
Department of Pediatric and Oncological Surgery, Urology and Hand Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 1 Unii Lubelskiej Street, 71-252 Szczecin, Poland.
Macrodactyly is a rare congenital limb difference manifesting as an overgrowth of one or more fingers or toes. The pathological process affects all tissues of the ray in the hand or foot. The enlargement can significantly alter the limb's appearance and impair its function.
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June 2024
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania; Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania.
Introduction And Importance: Megadactyly of the foot is uncommon non hereditary congenital anomalies of the extremities and poses a dilemma on treatment however multiple treatment modalities were developed but is not uniform to all patients with megadactyly. The goal of the surgical treatment is to achieve painless and function of the foot.
Case Presentation: We report a 14 years old male presented with complaints of progressive enlargement 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th toes of the right foot since birth, associated with inability to wear shoes.
Cureus
December 2023
Medicine and Surgery, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Macrodactyly is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by disproportionate hypertrophy of one or more digits or the forefoot, involving some or all tissue types. It is nonhereditary and can present alone or alongside other deformities. Usually, macrodactyly is treated with amputation of the affected toe or finger to reduce the chance of recurrence.
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November 2023
Neonatology, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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