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Occupational traumatic lymphedema of the hands
G Angelini1, G A Vena, C L Meneghini
1Second Department of Dermatology, University of Bari, Italy.
Dermatologic Clinics
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Secrétan's syndrome, a condition causing hand edema, can be occupationally acquired. Fishing divers may develop this due to tight suits and sea urchin spine injuries.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Occupational Medicine
Background:
- Secrétan's syndrome presents as hard, persistent edema on the back of the hands.
- It is typically self-inflicted, but occupational causes are possible.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe occupationally related cases of Secrétan's syndrome.
- To investigate the potential mechanisms in these cases.
Main Methods:
- Case series analysis of four fishing divers.
- Clinical examination and review of patient history.
- Lymphography was performed in one patient.
Main Results:
- Four cases of Secrétan's syndrome were linked to occupational exposure in fishing divers.
- The proposed mechanism involves constriction from tight diving suits and sea urchin spine punctures.
- Abnormalities were noted on lymphography in one case.
Conclusions:
- Secrétan's syndrome can arise from occupational activities, specifically in fishing divers.
- The combination of mechanical compression and trauma from the environment contributes to the condition.
- Further investigation into occupational dermatoses is warranted.