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Need docs answers! what genetic related disorder results in extra fingers and toes?
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Extra digits.: Polydactyly (hexadactyly) is a pretty common birth defect which is often a harmless and isolated finding. Sometimes it can be associated with other disorders such as greig syndrome or pallister -hall syndrome.
Answered 3/26/2014
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