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Whats the longterm health implications for a child born with an extra digit on both hands?
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Depends on variables: Most extra digits are poorly formed&attached by a thin stalk.These are often removed @ birth with no consequence.Occasionally we see completely formed extra fingers, usually on the pinky side & these are usually left alone. Other than being a curiosity, they function as normal fingers.The genetics are usually autosomal dominant but can skip several generations & express differently when seen.
Answered 3/27/2013
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