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Diagnosis of Poland Syndrome

asked 1 year ago by 1083anon in nc
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 585 times
Tags: asymmetry, Poland Syndrome

I have two different sized breasts. One is about a size A and the other is C. The small one appears underdeveloped underneath. One plastic surgeon called it asymetry. A different surgeon said that it was Poland Syndrome. I went to see a family physician to get a MRI to confirm PS, but she said that you have to have other symptoms such as a hand deformity for PS. I don't know who to believe. Who knows what they are talking about? Are there any specific tests to know for sure? How do you find out?

8 answers to Diagnosis of Poland Syndrome

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Poland symdrome

Poland syndrome is mammary hypoplasia (small breast) in association with an upper exptremity anomally which is typically absence of the pectoralis major msucel and/or thumb problems.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Poland syndrome--variable degrees can be encountered

Poland syndrome can be diagnosed based on a physical.  If the pectoralis muscle is smaller or partly missing, this can be picked up in the office on an exam table.  MRI is usually not necessary. Accompanying the pectoralis muscle changes are hand abnormalities, thumb abnormalities or shoulder abnormalities.  Often the involved side has a smaller and higher breast as well. It affects both men and women, and both genders often seek surgery to correct the visible... more
Navin K. Singh, MD

Washington DC Plastic Surgeon

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Poland's syndrome and breasts

Some patients just have asymmetric breasts. Poland's syndrome can be variations of many things from the asymmetric breasts with absent nipple or areola on one side. To deformities of the rib cage, the pectoralis msucle, the latissimus muscle and the affected side limb as well.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Plastic Surgeons treat Poland's Syndrome

Poland's syndrome involves under developement of the breast, pectoralis major muscle (chest muscle), and hand abnormalities (under developed and webbed fingers).  A family physician is usually not needed to make this diagnosis.  The vast majority of plastic surgeons can make this diagnosis.  There are no specific tests that need to b performed and no long term effects on a person's mortality. If you have the diagnosis then a patient (usually a woman) will want... more
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Poland's Syndrome

Regarding: " Diagnosis of Poland Syndrome  I have two different sized breasts. One is about a size A and the other is C. The small one appears underdeveloped underneath. One plastic surgeon called it asymetry. A different surgeon said that it was Poland Syndrome. I went to see a family physician to get a MRI to confirm PS, but she said that you have to have other symptoms such as a hand deformity for PS. I don't know who to believe. Who knows what they are talking about?... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Poland's Syndrome Very EASY to Diagnose

The diagnosis of Poland's Syndrome is very easy.  It is not an iffy thing, or something that is difficult to determine.  The diagnosis of Poland's Syndrome comes soley from the absence of the sternal portion of the pectoralis major muscle.  In other words, you do not have your pectroalis major muscle coming from your shoulder and attatching to your sternum, underlying your breast tissue.  This can be diagnosed on physical exam, and the tell tale sign is lack... more
Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD

Barrington Plastic Surgeon
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Diagnosis of Poland Syndrome

The diagnosis of Polands syndrome can be done solely on you physical examination to see if there is absence or deficiency of the pectoralis muscle on the affected side. Seek more Plastic Surgeon opinions. From MIAMI Dr. B
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Poland's Syndrome

You may or may not have Poland's syndrome.  Hand anomalies are not necessary for this diagnosis.  An absence of the pectoralis major muscle of the involved side, however, is always a part of the syndrome.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon

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