Cause of Poland Syndrome
The exact cause of Poland syndrome remains unknown. However, experts suggest that it arises from complications in the fetal vascular and lymph systems during the sixth week of development. It is speculated that there may be an obstruction or interruption in the blood supply to the arteries beneath the collarbone. Alternatively, it is believed that the formation of these arteries may be atypical, resulting in reduced blood flow to one side of the body.
Inheritance
Poland syndrome is a condition that can be inherited, although it is quite rare. In most cases, it is considered sporadic, meaning that it is unlikely to occur again within a family. Interestingly, experts have not been able to pinpoint any specific genes that are responsible for the inheritability of Poland syndrome. Instead, researchers believe that the inheritance of Poland syndrome may be linked to a susceptibility to events such as interruptions in blood flow.