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The Hahnemannian monthly . Its large size also suggests that it is some kind of congenitalconsolidation of these two fingers. The identity of the dwarfedfinger is impossible to establish since it is sandwiched in with-out a metacarpal, between two well-developed digits. The re-maining finger articulates with the unciform which identifies it 1900.] A Case of Congenital Deformity. 549 as the ring finger. Apparently the little finger is wholly lack-ing. As a whole the hand is very strong and will apparentlybe a serviceable member. Maternal Impressions.—The history of this case is not com-. plete
The Hahnemannian monthly . Its large size also suggests that it is some kind of congenitalconsolidation of these two fingers. The identity of the dwarfedfinger is impossible to establish since it is sandwiched in with-out a metacarpal, between two well-developed digits. The re-maining finger articulates with the unciform which identifies it 1900.] A Case of Congenital Deformity. 549 as the ring finger. Apparently the little finger is wholly lack-ing. As a whole the hand is very strong and will apparentlybe a serviceable member. Maternal Impressions.—The history of this case is not com-. plete without reference to the mental state of the mother duringgestation. Nothing herewith stated is to my mind conclusiveevidence that the maternal impressions had anything to do withthe deformities, for the mother prior to delivery had no thoughtor anxiety about any possible malformation. She had no reason 550 The Hahnemannian Monthly. [September, to be disturbed, for she had already borne two perfectly formedchildren. After the child was born and it was made known to
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