Polydactyly is the term for when someone has extra digits, or fingers or toes. It usually means that a baby is born with at least six fingers on one or both hands or six toes on one or both feet. It's ...

Knowing the difference between syndactyly and polydactyly can help you approach your baby’s care with confidence. You’ll know ...

Scottish actor and returning BAFTA Film Awards host David Tennant has confirmed he has an extra toe, after keen-eyed super-fans noticed something unusual. In a recent interview with Metro, the former ...

BBS is a rare genetic disorder affecting many organ systems. Setting up a multidisciplinary care team early can help reduce chances of additional complications. Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a rare ...

Fanconi anemia is a rare inherited condition that can affect the thumbs. Some people with the condition may be born with extra, missing, or misshapen thumbs. While Fanconi anemia does not affect the ...

After 12 years of searching, UCLA scientists have tracked down the first known gene mutation responsible for a heartbreaking disorder that kills newborn babies. Published in the April 1 online edition ...