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Pacinian corpuscles hyperplasia--an uncommon cause of digital pain
A Kumar1, A J Darby, C P Kelly
1Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG, UK. arun28@aol.com
Acta Orthopaedica Belgica
|April 2, 2003
Summary
Pacinian corpuscle hyperplasia can cause localized pain in the hand or foot. Surgical removal of these benign growths led to complete symptom relief in both reported cases.
Area of Science:
- Histopathology
- Surgical Anatomy
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Pacinian corpuscles are mechanoreceptors crucial for tactile sensation.
- Hyperplasia of these corpuscles is a rare condition.
- Understanding its clinical presentation is important for diagnosis.
Observation:
- Case 1: A patient presented with sharp, localized pain in the little finger's radial pulp.
- Case 2: Another patient experienced metatarsalgia associated with Morton's neuroma in the second web space of the foot.
Findings:
- Both cases involved hyperplasia of Pacinian corpuscles.
- Surgical exploration and excision of the hyperplastic lesions were performed.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the nature of the growths.
Implications:
- This study highlights Pacinian corpuscle hyperplasia as a treatable cause of localized pain.
- Surgical excision offers a definitive solution for symptomatic lesions.
- Further research may elucidate the etiology of Pacinian corpuscle hyperplasia.