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Incomplete duplication of a lower extremity (polymelia): a case report.
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ABSTRACT: Introduction
Polymelia, or congenital duplication of a limb, is an extremely rare entity in humans, with few cases reported in the literature.Case presentation
We present the case of a six-month-old Hispanic boy born with a lower limb bud on the left posterior thigh.Conclusion
The infant had a favorable outcome and evolution after surgical treatment of his supernumerary limb, with no after-effects or impairment whatsoever.
SUBMITTER: Montalvo N
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4077643 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Incomplete duplication of a lower extremity (polymelia): a case report.
Journal of medical case reports 20140612
<h4>Introduction</h4>Polymelia, or congenital duplication of a limb, is an extremely rare entity in humans, with few cases reported in the literature.<h4>Case presentation</h4>We present the case of a six-month-old Hispanic boy born with a lower limb bud on the left posterior thigh.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The infant had a favorable outcome and evolution after surgical treatment of his supernumerary limb, with no after-effects or impairment whatsoever. ...[more]
