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Author | C Fearne |
Abstract | Poland syndrome is an unusual congenital unilateral anomaly of the chest wall with agenesis or dysplasia of the anterior ribs and costal cartilages, absence of pectoralis major and pectoralis minor muscles, breast deformities as well as occasional hand defects. The case of a 9-year-old girl suffering from this condition is presented and treatment options are discussed. Current literature on Poland Syndrome is reviewed. |
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Journal | Malta Medical Journal |
Volume | 15 Issue 1-2/suppl. 2003 |
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Key words | case report, poland syndrome |