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The value of full‐body skin examination: Poland syndrome diagnosed as an incidental finding
Author(s) -
Bazewicz Christopher G.,
Goldenberg Michael D. F.,
Hollins L. Claire,
Foulke Galen T.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.13649
Subject(s) - medicine , referral , poland syndrome , agenesis , pectoralis major muscle , congenital disorder , physical examination , pediatrics , surgery , pectoralis muscle , family medicine
Poland syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by agenesis of the pectoralis major muscle. It is generally unilateral, right‐sided, and can be associated with a myriad of thoracic and upper limb defects. Knowledge of this disorder can lead the astute clinician to prompt diagnosis and referral to surgical specialists for further workup. Surgery is often performed for either esthetic or functional concerns.