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Munur Selcuk Kendir1, Mehmet Dadaci1, Ilker Uyar1,2
1Department of Plastic & Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey.
Rubber band syndrome, typically seen in children, can affect adults, especially those with psychiatric conditions. This case highlights an adult woman with psychiatric illness who developed acquired constriction band syndrome on her hands.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Dermatology
Background:
- Rubber band syndrome is a rare condition typically affecting children, caused by constricting bands on limbs.
- It can lead to severe complications like tissue necrosis and amputation.
- Adult cases are uncommon and often associated with cognitive impairment or psychiatric illness.
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