Korean J Dermatol.
2002 May;40(5):595-597.
A Case of Infarcted Supernumerary Digit
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Fatima Hospital, Taegu, Korea. skinfriend@korea.com
Abstract
- The hand is complex embryological organ and the supernumerary digit is one of the most common congenital anomalies of the upper limbs. We report a premature female with congenital grotesque mass on her left hand that was found roentgenographically and histopathologically to be composed of infarcted cartilage structure. The patient had also congenital heart disease. We treated it with total excision.
