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Dupuytren's disease in blacks.

M V Makhlouf1, E B Cabbabe, R E Shively

  • 1Department of Surgery, St Louis University Medical Center, MO.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|October 1, 1987
PubMed
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Dupuytren

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Dermatology and Connective Tissue Diseases

Background:

  • Dupuytren's disease is a progressive condition affecting the fascia of the hand.
  • Previous literature suggests a low prevalence of Dupuytren's disease in Black populations.
  • Understanding disease distribution across demographics is crucial for healthcare.

Observation:

  • A review of cases at John Cochran Veterans Administration Hospital identified two Black patients with Dupuytren's disease.
  • This observation challenges the widely held belief of its rarity in this demographic.

Findings:

  • The study suggests that Dupuytren's disease may be more prevalent in Black individuals than previously documented.
  • Pathogenesis of Dupuytren's disease in diverse populations warrants further investigation.

Implications:

  • Clinical awareness of Dupuytren's disease in Black patients should be increased.
  • Further epidemiological studies are needed to confirm the prevalence in this population.
  • This may impact diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies.

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