How common is Macrodactyly?

Key words. Macrodactyly is a rare, nonhereditary and congenital deformity, accounting for about 1% of upper extremity congenital anomalies and affecting approximately 1 in 100,000 live births. Macrodactyly can appear alone (ie, the isolated form) or as part of a congenital deformity syndrome (ie, the syndromic form).

Is Macrodactyly a disability?

Macrodactyly Symptoms and Effects Macrodactyly is usually a benign condition, but it can result in foot or hand deformities—often affecting appearance and function.

When was Macrodactyly discovered?

The first description of macrodactyly recorded in the literature is from Germany in 1824 (Klein 1824). Over the next 50 years, there was a grow- ing belief that this entity was closely connected to nerves. It was noticed that the overgrowth often followed the pattern of a peripheral nerve.

Is syndactyly common?

Syndactyly is fairly common. It affects about 1 out of every 2,500 babies. The condition tends to affect boys more often than girls and white children more often than Black or Asian babies.

Is macrodactyly treatable?

The most common of which is syndactyly, webbed or conjoined fingers or toes. Though macrodactyly is a benign condition, it does cause deformities, appear cosmetically different, and may affect your child’s normal hand or foot function. Treatment for macrodactyly varies, but generally includes surgery.

What causes babies to be born with missing fingers or toes?

Simeon A. Or the baby may be born with extra fingers or toes. In amniotic band syndrome, finger and toe defects (and other abnormalities) are caused when body parts are constricted by thin strands of tissue from the amniotic sac. The amniotic sac holds the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing fetus in the womb.

Why does my baby have huge hands?

Macrodactyly is an uncommon condition in which a baby’s toes or fingers are abnormally large due to the overgrowth of the underlying bone and soft tissue. The condition is congenital, meaning babies are born with it. Macrodactyly happens more often to hands than feet.