TITLE:
Split Hand/Foot Malformation about Two Family Cases
AUTHORS:
Neli Yvette Ngakengni, Bredel Djeri Djor Mabika, Gauthier J. Buambo, Irene L. P. Ondima, Lucie C. Ollandzobo Atipo-Ibara, Lynda Gamo Tchidjo, Landes C. Togho Abessou, Samia M. Oya Angouma, Benedicte M. Foueta Moukouba, Flora Nombo Mavoungou, Corinne Akouango Gnessou, Nuptia C. Obengui, Dhalia Y. Ngonya Mbongo, Rachelle Dusabimana, Bowassa Ekouya Gaston, Aurore Mbika Cardorelle
KEYWORDS:
Split Hand/Foot Malformation, Isolated Form, Syndromique Form, Family
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Pediatrics,
Vol.13 No.1,
January
11,
2023
ABSTRACT: Split hand/foot malformation (SHFM), formerly known as ectrodactyly is a
rare congénital anomaly, its incidence varies from 1/8.500 to
1/25.000 live birth. It mainly affects the development of the limbs, its
clinical variability is standard, can present as an isolated feature or as a
syndrome associated
with other congenital anomalies.
Our objective was to present the two cases of SHFM, and to review the
literature on the clinical aspects and discuss a probable origin. The father
went to school and is a driver because the malformations concerned only the
fingers, were less severe, and did not prevent the realization of certain
simple gestures of the daily life. On the other hand, the malformations of the
fingers of the newborn were severe and the absence of the thumbs compromised
the later prehension function. Also the association of a microglossia and a cleft palate contributed to a weight loss that justified
hospitalization. The clinical presentation of split hands and feet is variable
and the prognosis depends on the type of anomaly. Familial cases suggest a
probable genetic origin. Genetic testing is necessary to establish genetic
counseling.