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Poland syndrome

Etiology: - idiopathic Epidemiology: - rare Clinical manifestations: - unilateral absence or underdevelopment of chest-wall muscles & limb abnormalities, including syndactyly or brachydactyly - case of absent right pectoralis major & brachydactyly of the right hand (case with report with images) [1] - muscle strenth intact * images [1] Management: - plastic surgery be of benefit - physical therapy may improve functionality

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  1. Kennedy KR, Wang AL. Poland Syndrome N Engl J Med 2018; 378:72. January 4, 2018 PMID: 29298145 http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMicm1709713?query=TOC