Unusual Constellation of Anomalies in Maternal Diabetes Syndrome: Bifurcated Distal Phalanx of the Thumb, Cleft Lip, and Patent Ductus Ateriosus

Abstract

Maternal hyperglycemia during early gestation is associated with an increased incidence of congenital anomalies. A case of mater­nal diabetes syndrome is presented here with a rare constellation of congenital anomalies, i.e., bifurcated distal pha­lanx of the thumb, patent ductus arteriosus and cleft lip.

Keywords

• Maternal diabetes
• Congenital anomalies
• Bifurcated thumb