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How is Poland Syndrome diagnosed?
See how Poland Syndrome is diagnosed. Which specialists are essential to meet, what tests are needed and other useful information for the diagnosis of Poland Syndrome
very poorly and late in life usually.
Posted Dec 3, 2021 by POLAND SYNDROMIGHTIES
As most drs know little or nothing about this condition generally its a genetics Dr or.clinic who diagnoses the condition
Posted Mar 4, 2017 by Laurie 1011
Poland Syndrome, to the best of my knowledge, is diagnosed through physical appearance. i.e. malformation of one side of the body (Usually the right) and or missing muscle groups. I am not aware of any test for it. For someone born with restricted movement due to webbing of the arms, fingers or toes, then a plastic surgeon should be consulted to correct this. Otherwise, for those conscious of their physical appearance a plastic surgeon can also be consulted.
Posted Sep 1, 2017 by Rodney 2000
Most doctors never heard of the condition. Parents seem to do their own research as that talk with baby's doctor at birth and as time passes.
Posted Sep 8, 2017 by Nanahanim 1700
Smaller hand and/or missing pectoral muscle only on one side.
Posted Sep 30, 2017 by Deana 2000
Mine was diagnosed by a specialist
Posted Sep 30, 2017 by Eric 400
Presume by a Dr., although none of mine ever diagnosed mine as anything except birth defect.
Posted Jun 9, 2018 by Mary Fletcher 2500
When the changes of Poland Syndrome are noted, the diagnosis can be suspected in the newborn period. Specialized studies (x-rays, computerized tomography [CT scans]) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies may be utilized to delineate the anatomy of the involved area(s). Such an understanding is necessary for reconstructive surgery (see below). Mild cases of Poland syndrome may not be apparent until the child has matured or even until puberty. During this time, differences in body development may be more pronounced—especially in female breast development.
Posted Jul 12, 2018 by Sabrinam25 700
Typically at birth based on the obvious chest wall deformity. No tests are needed. No treatments needed unless ribs and lungs are impacted.
Posted Jul 14, 2018 by Michael 3561
Visual from obstetrician and pediatrician. Or later after puberty.
Posted Dec 3, 2019 by Steph 1503
The doctors are still learning about Poland syndrome. There's a map out that has the doctors that are experienced with it. But you need to find them and they will take measurements and do all the testing on the body to determine if you have Poland syndrome or not
Posted Feb 14, 2020 by Lori 2500
My son and grandmother were diagnosed by a geneticist.
Posted Nov 29, 2020 by Rainbow 1100
It is evident at puberty
Posted Jan 30, 2022 by Onipede 2500
