The extra division appears to occur without apparent explanation in many polydactyly offspring. It might be a genetic (inherited) trait for other kids. Additionally, polydactyly could be a symptom of a medical illness.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Polydactyly (extra finger) is usually autosomal dominant, but it could be autosomal recessive in some cases.
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