Preiser's disease in a five-fingered hand.

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Hand Surgery
• Radiology

Background:

• Preiser's disease is a rare idiopathic avascular necrosis of the scaphoid bone.
• A five-fingered hand is an extremely rare congenital anomaly.
• The co-occurrence of these conditions is exceptionally uncommon.

Observation:

• A 25-year-old female presented with symptoms suggestive of avascular necrosis of the scaphoid.
• Radiographic and clinical examination revealed concurrent findings of Preiser's disease and a five-fingered hand.
• The patient's presentation highlights the diagnostic challenges of rare hand pathologies.

Findings:

• The case confirms the possibility of simultaneous idiopathic avascular necrosis of the scaphoid and a five-fingered hand.
• This unique presentation provides valuable insights into the spectrum of rare hand conditions.
• Diagnostic imaging was crucial in identifying both pathologies.

Implications:

• This case broadens the understanding of rare hand anomalies and their potential co-occurrence.
• It underscores the importance of comprehensive evaluation in patients with complex hand presentations.
• Further research may elucidate potential shared etiologies or risk factors for these rare conditions.