It can be surprising and emotional for parents to see a newborn with six fingers on one or both hands. The first thought is often worry, wondering if this extra finger means something is seriously ...

Werner mesomelic syndrome (WMS), an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by hypoplastic tibiae, triphalangeal thumbs and polydactyly, is caused by a specific point mutation at the position 404 in ...

After 12 years of searching, scientists have tracked down the first known gene mutation responsible for a heartbreaking disorder that kills newborn babies. These findings will allow for earlier ...

Reviewed by Dr. Tomislav Meštrović, MD, Ph.D. “Polydactyly” is the term used for referring to additional fingers that arise in the hands or toes of a person. In other words, it is a condition in which ...

Polydactyly, the presence of an extra finger, is a common and often harmless congenital condition resulting from minor genetic signaling changes during fetal development. While it can be inherited or ...