PROFILPELAJAR.COM

Oligodactyly

A child with oligodactyly

Oligodactyly is a limb deformity that starts at birth where a person has less than five fingers or toes on a hand or foot.[1] It is usually caused by a heredital or genetic mutation.[2] It can also be a sign or symptom of a few syndromes, including Poland syndrome and Weyer Ulnar Ray Syndrome.[3]

Often, people with oligodactyly are able to do daily tasks without difficulty.[4][5] Even those with the worst forms of the condition can still do many things that need fine control, such as writing[4] and boot-making[5] as well as working as a taxi driver.[5]

Notably, many of the Vadoma people of Zimbabwe have oligodactyly.[6]

  • Polydactyly – the condition of having more than five fingers or toes

References

  1. ↑ "Medical Definition of OLIGODACTYLY". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  2. ↑ Conrad, Matthew; Ezaki, Marybeth (August 2002). "Fewer than 10: Oligodactyly-Diagnoses and patterns of malformation". Journal of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. 2 (3): 110–120. doi:10.1053/jssh.2002.34791. ISSN 1531-0914. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  3. ↑ Turnpenny, P D; Dean, J C; Duffty, P; Reid, J A; Carter, P (1992-09-01). "Weyers' ulnar ray/oligodactyly syndrome and the association of midline malformations with ulnar ray defects". Journal of Medical Genetics. 29 (9): 659–662. doi:10.1136/jmg.29.9.659. ISSN 1468-6244. PMC 1016100. PMID 1404297.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Jones, Meredith Vaughan (November 1957). "OLIGODACTYLY". The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume. 39-B (4): 752–754. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.39B4.752. ISSN 0301-620X. PMID 13491644.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "British Medical Journal". BMJ. 2 (2481): 166–173. 1908-07-18. doi:10.1136/bmj.2.2481.166. ISSN 0959-8138.
  6. ↑ Ikechebelu, JI; Joe-kechebelu, NN; Mbamara, SU (2013). "Familial trend in polycystic ovarian syndrome: Report of two cases". Annals of African Medicine. 12 (3): 182. doi:10.4103/1596-3519.117630. ISSN 1596-3519. PMID 24005592.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.