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Triphalangeal thumb and dermatoglyphics.

H Shiono, T Ogino

    Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
    |June 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Dermatoglyphics in Japanese individuals with triphalangeal thumbs revealed a significantly higher occurrence of radial loop patterns. This finding contributes to understanding thumb variations and their associated dermal ridge configurations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatoglyphics
    • Human genetics
    • Anthropometry

    Background:

    • Triphalangeal thumb is a rare condition affecting thumb development.
    • Dermatoglyphics, the study of skin patterns, can offer insights into genetic variations.
    • Previous research on dermatoglyphic patterns in triphalangeal thumbs is limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the dermatoglyphic patterns in Japanese individuals with triphalangeal thumbs.
    • To determine the frequency of specific dermal patterns on the triphalangeal thumb.

    Main Methods:

    • Studied dermatoglyphics of nine Japanese individuals (3 males, 6 females) with triphalangeal thumbs.
    • Analyzed the dermal patterns present on the affected thumbs.

    Main Results:

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    • A high frequency of radial loop patterns was observed on the triphalangeal thumb.
    • Radial loop patterns occurred in 69.2% of the studied thumbs.

    Conclusions:

    • The radial loop pattern is significantly associated with triphalangeal thumbs in the studied Japanese population.
    • These findings enhance the understanding of dermatoglyphic variations in rare hand anomalies.