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Tomáš Dallos¹, Bastian Oppl, László Kovács

¹Second Department of Pediatrics, Comenius University Medical School, Limbová 1, 83340, Bratislava, Slovakia, dallos@dfnsp.sk.

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Pachydermodactyly (PDD) causes joint swelling without pain, often misdiagnosed as inflammatory arthritis. This review highlights PDD as a distinct diagnosis to improve patient care.

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Area of Science:

Rheumatology
Dermatology
Orthopedics

Background:

Synovitis characterizes inflammatory joint diseases, with interphalangeal joint involvement common in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Progressive, painless swelling of proximal interphalangeal joints suggests alternative diagnoses beyond inflammatory arthritis.
Pachydermodactyly (PDD) is a benign condition presenting as asymptomatic soft tissue swelling, typically in young males, often due to repetitive mechanical stimulation.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the literature on pachydermodactyly (PDD).
To increase awareness of PDD as a differential diagnosis for arthritis.
To prevent misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment of PDD as inflammatory arthritis.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review of reported cases of pachydermodactyly.
Analysis of clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of PDD.
Synthesis of findings to differentiate PDD from inflammatory arthropathies.

Main Results:

One hundred and twenty-one cases of PDD have been reported.
PDD can be initially misdiagnosed as inflammatory arthritis, leading to incorrect treatment.
Key features include asymptomatic, progressive swelling of periarticular soft tissue, particularly in young males.

Conclusions:

Pachydermodactyly is an important differential diagnosis for patients presenting with interphalangeal joint swelling.
Recognizing PDD's unique presentation can prevent misdiagnosis and ensure appropriate patient management.
Increased clinician awareness of PDD is crucial for accurate diagnosis and care.