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'''Poland Syndrome''' is a syndrome that - in some cases - may be considered an [[intersex]] variation, although many would say it ''causes'' intersex traits, rather than being one in of itself. This syndrome |
'''Poland Syndrome''' is a syndrome that - in some cases - may be considered an [[intersex]] variation, although many would say it ''causes'' intersex traits, rather than being one in of itself. This syndrome affects 1 in 20,000 newborns, however it is twice as common in [[CTM]] people than [[CTF]] people, for unknown reasons. |
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In both CTF and CTM individuals with this syndrome, secondary sex traits are heavily |
In both CTF and CTM individuals with this syndrome, secondary sex traits are heavily affected, and is one of the top symptoms of Poland Syndrome. Those with this syndrome often are born [[Secondary Sex Agenesis|without nipples, without breasts, with small breasts, and/or small nipples]]. In CTM individuals with the syndrome, [[Agenital|undescended testicles]] and [[hypospadias]] are also common. |
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Other symptoms include an chest abnormalities, absent fat, fused ribs, missing or short ribs, missing muscles, a high shoulder blade, an absent hand, extra fingers, abnormal fingerprints, webbed fingers, a split hand, webbed toes, |
Other symptoms include an chest abnormalities, absent fat, fused ribs, missing or short ribs, missing muscles, a high shoulder blade, an absent hand, extra fingers, abnormal fingerprints, webbed fingers, a split hand, webbed toes, vertebrae/back abnormalities, scoliosis, a high hairline, and/or diabetes. |
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It is important to note that not all the symptoms listed in this page are guaranteed to occur in someone with this syndrome, as someone may only experience one or several of these symptoms, yet still hold the syndrome. |
It is important to note that not all the symptoms listed in this page are guaranteed to occur in someone with this syndrome, as someone may only experience one or several of these symptoms, yet still hold the syndrome. |