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[The palmar nail syndrome. Case report].
1Unité chirurgicale du membre supérieur Lambersart, Lille, France. mschoofs@nordnet.fr
Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|August 10, 2005
Summary
Congenital palmar nail syndrome is a rare condition causing an abnormal nail on the palm. This case report details a 13-year-old boy with this syndrome affecting both little fingers.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pediatric Medicine
- Medical Genetics
Background:
- Congenital ectopic nails are rare anomalies, typically presenting alongside normal fingernails.
- The congenital palmar nail syndrome, described by Ridder in 1992, is characterized by a palmar ectopic nail, reduced finger flexion, and distal phalangeal hypoplasia on X-ray.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of congenital palmar nail syndrome.
- The affected individual is a 13-year-old male.
- The syndrome affects both little fingers.
Findings:
- The patient presented with bilateral palmar ectopic nails on the little fingers.
- Radiographic findings consistent with the syndrome, including distal phalanx abnormalities, are presumed.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of congenital palmar nail syndrome presentation.
- Highlights the importance of recognizing rare nail anomalies in pediatric patients.
- Further research may elucidate the genetic and developmental underpinnings of this condition.