Poland syndrome is a musculoskeletal birth condition with varying appearance, according to literature review. It typically manifests as partial or complete absence of pectoral muscles, breast abnormalities, and anomalies of the upper limbs. The range of limb abnormalities includes syndactyly and phocomelia. Although family cases of the Poland syndrome with intrafamilial incidence have also been noted, the disorder is widely distributed in the population. Many theories have been proposed regarding etiopathogenesis, however the vascular disruption theory is the most widely recognised one. In addition to the conventional presentation, syndactyly, phocomelia, a faulty rib, and severe thoracic wall abnormalities that limit lung function can coexist with the Poland syndrome. Symptoms may be modest at birth and into childhood, necessitating no surgical intervention. Only when symptoms are severe, such as when significant chest abnormalities are limiting pulmonary functioning, should surgery be considered. The chapter’s objective is to compile information on Poland syndrome’s etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic needs.

Author(s) Details:

Rajani Singh,
Department of Anatomy, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai Etawah, UP, India.

Kavita Gupta,
Department of Anatomy, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai Etawah, UP, India.

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Keywords: Poland Syndrome, syndactyly, etiopathogenesis, hypoplasia