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Postaxial hand polydactyly is a common isolated disorder in African black and African American children, and autosomal dominant transmission is suspected. Postaxial polydactyly is approximately 10 times more frequent in blacks than in whites and is more frequent in male children. In contrast, postaxial polydactyly seen in white children is usually syndromic and associated with an autosomal recessive transmission.
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∙ 16y agoCases of polydactyly can be either genetic or occur sporadically. Genetic polydactyly is inherited and can be passed down in families, while sporadic polydactyly may result from random genetic mutations or other factors.
Polydactyly can be diagnosed by external observation, x ray, and fetal sonogram
Founder Effect
Founder Effect
Polydactyly is typically autosomal, meaning it is not linked to the sex chromosomes. However, in some rare cases, polydactyly can be part of a sex-linked genetic disorder.
Polydactyly occurs during fetal development, typically when a baby is still in the womb. It is a congenital condition where a baby is born with extra fingers or toes. Polydactyly can be detected through prenatal ultrasound screening in some cases.
Polydactyly is a genetic disorder which leads to one having six fingers or toes. This is also known as hexadactyly. It is caused by an autosomal dominant gene. ~ Poly = many dactly = fingers and toes. Polydactyly means more than the usual number of fingers and/or toes. Some cases can be genetic but most are not and there can be any number (not necessarily 6).
Polydactyly, the condition of having extra digits, can pass on from generation to generation due to genetic inheritance. It is usually inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, meaning that if one parent carries the gene for polydactyly, there is a 50% chance each child will inherit the condition. The specific genes and mechanisms involved in polydactyly inheritance can vary depending on the underlying genetic causes.
1 out of every 500 people are affected with Polydactyly, being most common in black males and least common in white females.
It is most common among those of African ancestry.
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