MIRROR FOOT, POSSIBLE CORRECTION OF DEFORMATION – CASE REPORT

The mirror foot is a rare, congenital defect characterized by a mirror image of polydactyly. Due to a small number of cases and rarity of this condition, the definitions and classifications are incomplete. This report provides description of the treatment of patient hadeight fingers and eight metatarsal bones in his right foot with normal crus bones. A positive result of treatment was achieved with surgical treatment by removing the three middle fingers along with the metatarsal bones and bringing the first and fifth radii of the foot closer. One year after surgery, the appearance and function of the foot are normal, and the child is wearing standard footwear. There are no clear guidelines for treatment of mirror foot. In the case of proper tibia and fibula, resection of the excess radii of the foot is recommended, starting with the hypoplastic radii. Keywords: mirror foot, resection of foot radius, deformation classification

Prenatal diagnosis of congenital mirror foot: case report and review

Polydactyly refers to a group of congenital anomalies characterized by the presence of more than five fingers or toes per extremity. Mirror foot is an extreme and rare form of foot polydactyly characterized by the presence of extra tarsal bones and digits and is most often an isolated finding recognized at birth. Here, we report the first case of mirror foot diagnosed prenatally at the time of routine second trimester ultrasound. This early diagnosis allowed for thorough counseling that provided the family adequate time to process the diagnosis and prepare for neonatal management.