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Poland's10
Abnormalities5
  • The severity and extent of abnormalities varies between individuals, and it is rare to have all the features of Poland syndrome. (contact.org.uk)
  • In addition to the conventional presentation, syndactyly, phocomelia, a faulty rib, and severe thoracic wall abnormalities that limit lung function can coexist with the Poland syndrome. (digiwire.co.in)
  • Asplenia and polysplenia syndromes with abnormalities of lateralisation in a sibship. (bmj.com)
  • Several U.S. states , including Indiana, have enacted legislation banning abortions on the basis of genetic abnormalities, including Down syndrome. (christianpost.com)
  • This defect can occur alone or with various hand, breast, or nipple abnormalities, as in Poland syndrome. (merckmanuals.com)
Anomaly5
  • [ 1 ] In 1841, Sir Alfred Poland described this chest wall anomaly in the Guy's Hospital Gazette while still a medical student, based on findings of one cadaver dissection. (medscape.com)
  • Named after Sir Alfred Poland, Poland anomaly (PA) is described as an underdevelopment or absence of the chest muscle (pectoralis) on one side of the body and webbing of the fingers (cutaneous syndactyly) of the hand on the same side (ipsilateral hand). (the-medical-dictionary.com)
  • Since the severity of Poland anomaly differs from person to person, it is not often diagnosed or reported. (the-medical-dictionary.com)
  • Poland anomaly is more common in boys than girls, and the right side is affected twice as often as the left. (the-medical-dictionary.com)
  • Poland syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by a unilateral congenital absence of the sternocostal head of the pectoralis major muscle. (drwilliamwatfa.com)
Malformations3
  • citation needed] The Poland syndrome malformations are morphological, so correction by custom implant is the first-line treatment. (wikipedia.org)
  • Poland syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by the absence of unilateral large pectoral muscle, ipsilateral symbrachydactyly, and other malformations of the anterior chest wall and breast. (archivestsc.com)
  • A congenital condition called the Poland sequence, characterized by ipsilateral hand malformations and by partial or complete absence of the pectoralis muscles and breast, is concurrent with Möbius syndrome in approximately 15% of patients. (medscape.com)
Moebius7
Pectus Excavatum2
  • Poland Syndrome can be associated with bones, subcutaneous and mammary atrophy: the first, as for pectus excavatum, is successfully corrected by a custom implant, while the others can require surgical intervention such as lipofilling[clarification needed] or silicone breast implant, in a second operation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Thanks to our exclusive partnership with AnatomikModeling, we can offer unique solutions tailored for the treatment of individual situations, including cases of Pectus Excavatum or other Poland syndromes. (sebbin.com)
Diagnosis5
  • Diagnosis of Poland syndrome is based on its symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
  • When Harvey was 7 weeks old we had the diagnosis of Poland Syndrome and we were relieved that 'that was it' and there are no underlying health issues. (pip-uk.org)
  • There are many associated conditions with Poland Syndrome and it's important to get the right diagnosis. (pip-uk.org)
  • This case report highlights the need to consider cardiac angiosarcoma as a possible diagnosis in patients with Poland syndrome who present with cardiac symptoms. (archivestsc.com)
  • The question is from Augusto Hasiak Santo:] The Brazilian Ministry of Health is preparing a manual on occupational diseases and a coding problem with the diagnosis hypothenar hammer syndrome occurs. (geometry.net)
Hypoplasia3
  • Named after Sir Alfred Poland, Poland syndrome includes the features of ipsilateral breast and nipple hypoplasia and/or aplasia, deficiency of subcutaneous fat and axillary hair, absence of the sternal head of the pectoralis major muscle, hypoplasia of the rib cage, and hypoplasia of the upper extremity. (medscape.com)
  • Poland did not outline the breast hypoplasia or hand deformities in his original description. (medscape.com)
  • Poland syndrome involves hypoplasia of pectoralis muscle and symmelia of your fingers. (blogspot.com)
Latissimus muscle2
  • If the latissimus is absent as part of the Poland syndrome complex, other options for reconstruction include free latissimus muscle from the unaffected side or the transverse rectus abdominus muscle (TRAM) flap, Rubens flap, gluteus maximus flap, thigh flap, or free perforator TRAM or gluteus flap. (medscape.com)
  • For male patients with Poland syndrome who have an intact latissimus muscle, consider reconstruction when they are aged 12-13 years. (medscape.com)
Prenatal4
  • There is no accurate cause of Poland Syndrome but there are opinions that it is caused because there is a blockage in the subclavian artery blood flow during prenatal life. (blogspot.com)
  • Objective: to identify the risk factors and primitive elements associated with hypertensive syndromes in pregnant women during prenatal care. (bvsalud.org)
  • Factors associated with prenatal hypertensive syndromes fatores de risco sensíveis de identificação na atenção primária. (bvsalud.org)
  • Objetivo: identificar los factores de riesgo y elementos primitivos asociados a los síndromes hipertensivos en gestantes durante la atención prenatal. (bvsalud.org)
Fernando Alonso1
  • UNLV Engineering alumni Maria Gerardi has worked with Dawson for years and designed the latest prosthetic, which honors F1 driver Fernando Alonso, who also has Poland Syndrom. (fox5vegas.com)
Genetics1
Neurologic1
Chest6
  • Poland syndrome is a birth defect characterized by an underdeveloped chest muscle and short webbed fingers on one side of the body. (wikipedia.org)
  • Poland syndrome can present with ipsilateral involvement of the chest muscles, skin and subcutaneous tissues, bones, and upper extremity. (medscape.com)
  • In most cases, we do not bring about the problems that may happen on the chest.Poland syndrome commonly happens on the right side and it is more common with women than men. (blogspot.com)
  • Bipolar Latissimus Dorsi Transfer through a Single Incision: First Key-Step in Poland Syndrome Chest Deformity. (drwilliamwatfa.com)
  • Poland syndrome occurs when part of the chest muscle is missing, as well as the breast tissue. (uky.edu)
  • Athelia or amastia is sometimes associated with Poland syndrome (ie, absent chest wall muscles, absence of ribs 2-5, deformities of the hands or vertebrae). (medscape.com)
Pectoralis muscle1
  • The complete or partial absence of the pectoralis muscle is the malformation that defines Poland syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
Symptoms3
  • Variations in the site and extent of the disruption may explain the range of signs and symptoms that occur in Poland syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
  • What are the symptoms of Poland syndrome? (contact.org.uk)
  • Electromyography can be used to help determine whether a patient's symptoms stem from birth trama and are therefore not associated with Möbius syndrome. (medscape.com)
Musculoskeletal1
  • Poland syndrome is a musculoskeletal birth condition with varying appearance, according to literature review. (digiwire.co.in)
Severity2
  • Treatment of Poland syndrome depends on its severity and may include surgical correction. (wikipedia.org)
  • The syndrome varies in severity and as such is often not reported until puberty, when lopsided growth becomes apparent. (wikipedia.org)
Coexistence2
  • Primary right atrial cardiac angiosarcoma is a rare malignancy, and its coexistence with Poland syndrome has not been well established in the literature. (archivestsc.com)
  • Coexistence of klippel feil syndrome, Po. (deu.edu.tr)
Patients10
  • Abstract The 657del5 mutation of the NBS1 gene has been demonstrated in most patients with Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS). (the-medical-dictionary.com)
  • Poland" is in reference to the doctor who first made the connection to various patients realising there was a commonality between them. (pip-uk.org)
  • Female patients with Poland syndrome might require latissimus dorsi muscle flap surgery or pectoral implant surgery. (blogspot.com)
  • In Poland syndrome patients, we perform bipolar latissimus dorsi flap transfer, which can be associated with a sublatissimus implant in women. (drwilliamwatfa.com)
  • Although the condition does not predispose patients to malignancy, different pathologies can be seen in these patients due to the unknown etiology of the syndrome. (archivestsc.com)
  • In 1979, Towfighi et al proposed a classification system for Möbius syndrome based on pathologic differences observed in studies of patients with the syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • Researchers at the Poznan University of Medical Science, Poland, and the University of San Diego, found that the higher the woman's levels of testosterone and androgens-which is common in PCOS patients-the less diverse their gut microbiomes tended to be. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Other studies want to learn how to prevent patients from developing related conditions, like metabolic syndrome. (medlineplus.gov)
  • One trial in particular is studying how contraceptive pills and Metformin (which helps relieve insulin resistance for diabetes and PCOS) can help prevent metabolic syndrome in overweight or obese PCOS patients. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The patients, who were from 15 sites in the United Kingdom, Romania, and Poland, needed to have demonstrated at least a partial response to treatment after a minimum of 4 weeks of therapy, which was defined as a Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) score of greater than 60. (medscape.com)
Occurs2
  • In most individuals, Poland syndrome occurs sporadically as a result of an error in development in the womb. (contact.org.uk)
  • The other possible code is "I73.8 - Other specified peripheral vascular diseases", because the hypothenar hammer syndrome also occurs with peripheral vascular affections. (geometry.net)
Peripheral1
  • However, long-term use of ART leads to a fat redistribution syndrome, with peripheral fat loss and central adiposity, and metabolic abnorm- alities called, generally, lipodystrophy. (researchgate.net)
Athelia1
  • The treatment for Poland syndrome, breast asymmetry, athelia and amastia differs depending on the amount of asymmetry involved. (uky.edu)
Dysplasia1
  • Some view Möbius syndrome as a mesodermal dysplasia involving musculature derived from the first and second branchial arches. (medscape.com)
Ocular1
  • Möbius syndrome is defined as congenital facial weakness combined with abnormal ocular abduction. (medscape.com)
Defects2
  • Pro-life groups are praising the Poland Constitutional Tribunal's Thursday decision against a law permitting abortions based on fetal defects, ruling that it violates the Polish Constitution. (christianpost.com)
  • Birth defects of the muscles can occur alone or as part of a syndrome. (merckmanuals.com)
20201
  • We investigated SARS-CoV-2 in mink sampled on November 24, 2020, in Pomorskie Voivodeship, northern Poland. (cdc.gov)
Hailey2
  • The fact that Hailey has someone to look up to that yeah, he's got Poland Syndrome and he's out driving an F1 car, so there is no limit," Gerardi said. (fox5vegas.com)
  • Hailey was born with Poland Syndrome, a rare congenital disease that causes underdevelopment in the pectoral muscle and oftentimes also affects fingers on one side of the body. (mu.nu)
Etiology2
  • The congenital facial diplegia syndrome: clinical features, pathology and etiology. (medscape.com)
  • Poland-Möbius syndrome and cocaine abuse: a relook at vascular etiology. (medscape.com)
Raise awareness2
  • Using the medium of comedy to raise awareness about Poland Syndrome. (pip-uk.org)
  • Becca has done interviews, videos, articles and posts about Poland Syndrome helping to raise awareness. (pip-uk.org)
Cardiac2
  • This article presents the case of a 24-year-old woman with Poland syndrome who developed primary right atrial cardiac angiosarcoma. (archivestsc.com)
  • Cardiac angiosarcoma, Poland syndrome, cardiac MRI. (archivestsc.com)
Muscles1
Disorder2
  • Poland syndrome is a rare developmental disorder (1 in 20,000 live births) which is present at birth (congenital). (contact.org.uk)
  • Although family cases of the Poland syndrome with intrafamilial incidence have also been noted, the disorder is widely distributed in the population. (digiwire.co.in)
20,0001
  • The syndrome affects about 1 in 20,000 newborns, and males are affected twice as often as females. (wikipedia.org)
Pregnancy2
  • The cause of Poland syndrome is thought to be due to a temporary alteration in blood flow in the developing shoulder girdle and upper limb during pregnancy at approximately seven weeks. (contact.org.uk)
  • Use of misoprostol during pregnancy and Möbius' syndrome in infants. (medscape.com)
Incidence1
  • A striking feature in persons with Möbius syndrome is the high incidence of associated congenital deformities. (medscape.com)
Cases7
  • In Poland syndrome, this technique appears to be a major advance that will probably revolutionize the treatment of severe cases. (wikipedia.org)
  • The adjustment in cases of Poland Syndrome is difficult, but the suture lifts created by Dr. Nikolay Serdev allow us to perform it without incisions and without scars . (serdevclinic.com)
  • Poland reported it as just one of some cases and did not think that it was a symptom of some other illness. (blogspot.com)
  • Following the ruling, abortions will be permitted in Poland only in cases of rape or incest or if the mother's health and/or life are at risk. (christianpost.com)
  • Von Graefe and Möbius accepted only cases with congenital facial diplegia and bilateral abducens nerve palsies as constituting Möbius syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • The low number in year 2013 is because the overall number of foetuses with Down syndrome has been decreasing steadily over the last years (based on the number of cases diagnosed prenatally, and the proportion of these from all cases of Down syndrome. (who.int)
  • ABSTRACT This study examined haematopoietic stem cells of 19 high-risk cases of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) for apoptotic and anti-apoptotic signals and cellular proliferation and correlated these with clinical and cytogenetic subtypes, particularly trisomy 8. (who.int)
Surgery1
Treatment1
Diagnostic2
Support3
  • Is there support for people diagnosed with Poland syndrome and their families? (contact.org.uk)
  • PIP-UK offers support to individuals and families affected by Poland syndrome. (contact.org.uk)
  • Just as we do, each of these organizations works hard to increase awareness of Williams syndrome and support local families in a variety of ways. (williams-syndrome.org)
Metabolic2
  • Metabolic syndrome can increase the risk for heart disease and stroke. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This trial should help determine the best approaches to management of metabolic syndrome in overweight or obese women with PCOS, thereby reducing their risk for developing diabetes or cardiovascular diseases," Dr. DePaolo said. (medlineplus.gov)
Raising awareness1
  • All our Poland Syndrome ambassadors are actively involved in raising awareness. (pip-uk.org)
Severe2
  • Timeline of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections in mink farms, Europe, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health ( 10 ). (cdc.gov)
  • 1 In-flight transmission of infections like severe acute respiratory syndrome is well documented. (who.int)
Instagram2
  • We discovered Becca from her Instagram profile just before the media exploded with her story about living with Poland Syndrome. (pip-uk.org)
  • On Poland Syndrome Awareness Day this year she held a live discussion on Instagram with fellow ambassador Richard Stott. (pip-uk.org)
Rare1