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Between 0.16 and 0.21 % of children born are affected with congenital anomalies of the upper limb (CAUL). The registry and case series with these incidence data are reviewed. There are many syndromes with CAUL as a presenting feature. We review those syndromes with polydactyly, syndactyly, brachydactyly, oligodactyly, or reduction defects as a defining feature. When known, their associated genetic locus is given.
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Burke, L.W., Laub, D.R. (2015). Incidence and Syndromes Associated with Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Limb. In: Laub Jr., D. (eds) Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Extremity. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7504-1_2
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