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  • Radiology
  • Orthopedics
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Digital swelling is a common clinical presentation with numerous potential causes.
  • Etiologies range from infectious and inflammatory processes to degenerative, neoplastic, and traumatic conditions.
  • Accurate diagnosis relies on understanding the diverse origins of digital swelling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the imaging characteristics of common causes of swollen digits.
  • To correlate imaging findings with underlying etiologies of finger swelling.
  • To aid clinicians in diagnosing digital swelling through imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Review of a rare case of swollen finger.
  • Literature review of common etiologies of digital swelling.
  • Analysis of imaging features associated with various causes of finger swelling.

Main Results:

  • Infection, inflammation, degenerative disorders, crystal diseases, trauma, and tumors are key causes of swollen fingers.
  • Imaging modalities reveal distinct patterns for each etiology.
  • Rare case presentation illustrates diagnostic challenges and imaging utility.

Conclusions:

  • Imaging plays a crucial role in differentiating the causes of swollen digits.
  • Recognizing specific imaging features aids in accurate diagnosis and patient management.
  • This review provides a guide to the imaging spectrum of digital swelling.