Congenital incomplete duplication of lower extremity (polymelia) accompanied with anorectal malformation and unilateral deafness
Yumetaka Shinden,
Michiyuki Hakozaki,
Shun Hiruta
et al.
Abstract:Key Clinical MessagePolymelia (supernumerary limbs) is an extremely rare congenital condition in humans. Because congenital anorectal malformation is a relatively common complication of polymelia and it may require emergency surgery as in the present case, accompanying malformations must be investigated.
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