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[Pachydermodactyly: a report of two cases].

J Glicenstein1, R Costa

  • 1Hôpital américain de Neuilly, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. jglicenstein@free.fr

Chirurgie De La Main
|October 16, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Pachydermodactyly, a benign fibromatosis causing finger joint swelling, presents in two male teenagers. Its unknown cause requires differentiation from knuckle pads.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Histopathology

Context:

  • Pachydermodactyly is a rare, benign fibromatosis affecting the fingers.
  • It is characterized by superficial, symmetrical, and painless swelling of the proximal interphalangeal joints.

Purpose:

  • To describe two cases of pachydermodactyly in adolescent males.
  • To highlight key histological findings and differential diagnoses.

Summary:

  • The condition involves epidermal hyperplasia, increased dermal collagen, and more fibroblasts.
  • Histological examination is crucial for diagnosis.
  • Pachydermodactyly must be differentiated from knuckle pads.

Impact:

  • Contributes to understanding the presentation of pachydermodactyly in adolescents.
  • Emphasizes the importance of distinguishing it from other conditions like knuckle pads.
  • Provides insights into the histological features of this benign fibromatosis.

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