18-month-old Madison Gatlin from Florida, whom her mother calls "Baby Hulk", was born with a rare genetic abnormality called CLOVES Syndrome (full name Congenital lipomatous overgrowth vascular malformation epidermal nevi & Spinal / Skeletal / Seizures) or Congenital lipomatosis syndrome.
According to the Daily Mail, this is a very rare anomaly, noted in only 200 people worldwide. In patients, there is a disproportionate deposition of adipose tissue. Other clinical signs of the disease: scoliosis, violation of the structure of bone tissue, convulsive syndrome. The disease is thought to be caused by a mutation in the PIK3CA gene.
In Madison's case, doctors noticed an anomaly in the fetus as early as 15 weeks. After the baby was born, the abnormal tissue in her hands continued to grow. Now they weigh over 2 kg.
Contrary to the doctors' predictions about the imminent death of a child with such a symptom, Madison continues to live and has learned to walk, so she is considered a medical miracle.
Madison after birth
- The upper part of her body looks like she sways like a bodybuilder, - says the girl's mother, - Once the twin boys asked me what was wrong with Madison and I told them that her dad was probably the Hulk. They immediately decided it was the coolest thing in the world.
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The overgrown flesh on the girl's hands is filled with lymphatic fluid
There is no cure for the syndrome, but modern surgical and therapeutic methods keep it under control. Doctors perform regular chemical moxibustion procedures to prevent further flesh overgrowth. A small amount of fluid is drawn up with a syringe and injected back with a mixture of different drugs.
Over time, doctors plan to perform an operation to reduce the volume of the child's arms.