He's almost 4 months old, lives in China and has 31 fingers and toes.
That's
not a typo. The boy was born in January with 15 fingers and 16 toes in
Pingjiang County in Hunan province. He also has two palms on each hand
and no thumbs.
Doctors diagnosed Hong Hong with polydactylism, a congenital condition
that happens in humans, dogs and cats, giving them extra fingers and
toes. Polydactyly is a pretty common condition, affecting about one in
every 1,000 live births, according to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Often, the extra digits are removed surgically. Hong Hong's parents are
trying to raise enough money so their son can undergo the life-changing
operation.
The condition is usually passed down in families, which is the case for Hong Hong.
The
boy's mother also has polydactylism, with six fingers and toes. While
she was pregnant with Hong Hong, both parents were worried their child
would inherit the condition.
Right
now Hong Hong is too young to undergo surgery, the infant's father, Zou
Chenglin, told CNN. In the meantime, his parents are seeking medical
advice on how to treat their son.
