Preaxial polydactyly of the foot: variable expression of trisomy 13 in a case from central Africa.

Abstract

Trisomy 13 is a chromosomal disorder characterized by a severe clinical picture of multiple congenital anomalies. We here describe the clinical and genetic features and prognosis observed in a newborn with trisomy 13 from Central Africa. He presented the rare feature of preaxial polydactyly of the feet.

• Authors: Sébastien Mbuyi-Musanzayi, Aimé Lumaka, Bienvenu Yogolelo Asani, Toni Lubala Kasole, Prosper Lukusa Tshilobo, Prosper Kalenga Muenze, François Tshilombo Katombe, Koenraad Devriendt
• Journal: Case reports in genetics (Case Rep Genet) Vol. 2014 Pg. 365031 ( 2014) ISSN: 2090-6544 [Print] United States
• PMID: 25254124 (Publication Type: Journal Article)