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1. Poland Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532259/
Description: WEBMay 22, 2023 · Poland syndrome consists of anatomic anomalies that include the absence of the sternocostal head of the pectoralis major muscle with other varied manifestations that include hypoplasia or absence of the pectoralis minor muscle as well as digital anomalies such as syndactyly. [1]
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2. Poland syndrome - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poland_syndrome
Description: WEBPoland syndrome is a birth defect characterized by an underdeveloped chest muscle and short webbed fingers on one side of the body. [3] [1] There may also be short ribs, less fat, and breast and nipple abnormalities on the same side of the body. [1] Typically, the right side is involved. [3]
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3. Poland syndrome - About the Disease - Genetic and Rare …
Link: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/7412/poland-syndrome/
Description: WEBDisease at a Glance. Summary. Poland syndrome is characterized by an underdeveloped or absent chest muscle on one side of the body, absence of the breastbone portion (sternal) of the chest muscle, and webbing of the fingers of the hand on the same side. The cause of Poland syndrome is not known.
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4. Poland Syndrome - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD
Link: https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/poland-syndrome/
Description: WEBJun 30, 2015 · Poland Syndrome is a rare condition that is evident at birth (congenital). Associated features may be extremely variable from case to case. However, it is classically characterized by absence (aplasia) of chest wall muscles on one side of the body (unilateral) and abnormally short, webbed fingers (symbrachydactyly) of the hand on the …
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5. Poland Syndrome: Causes, Treatment, and Diagnosis - Healthline
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/poland-syndrome
Description: WEBJun 14, 2017 · Symptoms. Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Surgery cost. Complications. Outlook. Overview. Poland syndrome is a condition that causes a lack of muscle development on one side of the body. It’s...
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6. Poland syndrome: Symptoms, causes, treatment, and more - Medical News Today
Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/poland-syndrome
Description: WEBMay 19, 2020 · Poland syndrome is a rare congenital condition that causes missing or underdeveloped muscles on one side of the body. The symptoms may include the partial or complete...
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7. Poland syndrome: MedlinePlus Genetics
Link: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/poland-syndrome/
Description: WEBPoland syndrome is a disorder in which affected individuals are born with missing or underdeveloped muscles on one side of the body, resulting in abnormalities that can affect the chest, shoulder, arm, and hand. Explore symptoms, inheritance, genetics of this …
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8. Poland Syndrome in Children - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560788/
Description: WEBNov 16, 2020 · Poland syndrome encompasses a range of chest wall anomalies with possible ipsilateral upper extremity involvement. This syndrome is an uncommon and disfiguring condition that can affect children from birth. To avoid the disfiguring outcomes associated with this condition, it must be promptly diagnosed and treated.
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9. A narrative review of Poland’s syndrome: theories of its genesis
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8107865/
Description: WEBOct 5, 2020 · Abstract. Poland’s syndrome (PS) is a rare musculoskeletal congenital anomaly with a wide spectrum of presentations. It is typically characterized by hypoplasia or aplasia of pectoral muscles, mammary hypoplasia and variably associated ipsilateral limb anomalies. Limb defects can vary in severity, ranging from syndactyly to phocomelia.
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10. About: Poland syndrome
Link: https://rarediseases.oscar.ncsu.edu/disease/poland-syndrome/about/
Description: WEBPoland syndrome is a disorder in which affected individuals are born with missing or underdeveloped muscles on one side of the body, resulting in abnormalities that can affect the chest, shoulder, arm, and hand. The extent and severity of the abnormalities vary among affected individuals.
