Poland syndrome is characterized by unilateral aplasia or hypoplasia of the sternocostal portion of the pectoralis major muscle
and ipsilateral syndactyly. In some cases other associated anomalies, including renal malformations, dextrocardia, and vertebral
abnormalities, have been reported. We report a 7-month-old girl with Poland syndrome who also presented with ipsilateral renal
agenesis. This report suggests that renal structural anomaly may be an integral part of this syndrome. We recommend renal
imaging studies be performed on all children with Poland syndrome.
Keywords Poland syndrome - Kidney aplasia
Received: 23 July 2001 / Revised: 23 October 2001 / Accepted: 23 October 2001