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Pachydermodactyly: report of two cases

I Yanguas1, J J Goday, R Soloeta

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Hospital Santiago Apostol, Vitoria, Spain.

Acta Dermato-Venereologica
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Pachydermodactyly, a rare digital fibromatosis, presents benign skin thickening on fingers. This report details two cases in young men, including a rare variant affecting the hands.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Pachydermodactyly is an uncommon, benign condition characterized by digital fibromatosis.
  • Few cases have been documented in medical literature.

Observation:

  • Two cases of pachydermodactyly in young males are presented.
  • One patient exhibited knuckle pads and extensive fibromatous skin thickening on the dorsum of the hands.

Findings:

  • The observed case with hand involvement represents a potential variant of pachydermodactyly.
  • This variant may be classified as pachydermodactyly transgrediens.

Implications:

  • Further research is needed to understand the spectrum of pachydermodactyly.
  • Recognition of variants like pachydermodactyly transgrediens is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.

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