Case Reports in Genetics (Jan 2014)

Preaxial Polydactyly of the Foot: Variable Expression of Trisomy 13 in a Case from Central Africa

  • Sébastien Mbuyi-Musanzayi,
  • Aimé Lumaka,
  • Bienvenu Yogolelo Asani,
  • Toni Lubala Kasole,
  • Prosper Lukusa Tshilobo,
  • Prosper Kalenga Muenze,
  • François Tshilombo Katombe,
  • Koenraad Devriendt

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/365031
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2014

Abstract

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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.