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[Pseudoainhum and peripheral neuropathy].

N Akallal1, F Z Belgnaoui, H Benameur

  • 1Service de Dermatologie-Vénéreologie, CHU Ibn-Sina, Rabat 10000, Maroc. nwadi4@hotmail.com

Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
|October 31, 2006
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This report details a severe case of pseudoainhum, a rare condition causing finger and toe amputation. The Moroccan patient also presented with unusual peripheral neuropathy, highlighting the disease

Area of Science:

  • Medical Case Reports
  • Rare Diseases
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Pseudoainhum is a rare condition characterized by progressive fibrous constriction of digits, leading to autoamputation.
  • This case represents the first reported instance of pseudoainhum in Morocco.
  • The observed severity of digital amputation in this patient is highly unusual.

Observation:

  • A 46-year-old woman experienced spontaneous amputation of fingers and toes, starting in adolescence.
  • Clinical examination revealed perforating plantar disease and peripheral neuropathy (predominantly axonal).
  • Histological examination of amputated digits showed no specific abnormalities or signs of diabetes.

Findings:

  • The case highlights an exceptional severity of pseudoainhum-related digital amputations.

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  • A unique association with isolated polyneuropathy was noted.
  • The patient had no family history, toxic habits, or underlying conditions like diabetes.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the known clinical spectrum of pseudoainhum.
    • The association with polyneuropathy warrants further investigation into potential etiological links.
    • Understanding the pathogenesis of severe pseudoainhum is crucial for potential therapeutic strategies.