title: Complex bilateral polysyndactyly featuring a triplet of delta phalanges in a syndactylised digit.
abstract: The delta phalanx is a rare congenital skeletal anomaly. An abnormal C-shaped epiphysis is usually responsible for a progressive angular digital deformity observed either in hands or feet. Solitary delta phalanges are usually described. We report a case of bilateral congenital hand malformations featuring a triplet of delta phalanges affecting a single digit on one hand, together with a concealed central polydactyly on the other.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics A, Rambam Medical Center, P.O.B. 9602, 31096 Haifa, Israel.
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Calif
authors.forename: Shalom
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stahl
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D013576:Syndactyly / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*