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[Multiple finger geodes in children]

J C Hoeffel1, B Oprisescu, A Bresson

  • 1Service de Radiologie, Hôpital d'Enfants, Vandoeuvre.

Annales De Pediatrie
|June 1, 1993
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Multiple finger geodes in children, often occurring in winter, present as swollen digits with bone defects. This inflammatory condition typically resolves spontaneously without recurrence, suggesting cold exposure as a potential trigger.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric rheumatology
  • Pediatric orthopedics
  • Medical imaging

Background:

  • Multiple geodes of the fingers are a rare condition affecting young children.
  • The etiology and typical presentation of this condition require further elucidation.

Observation:

  • Three pediatric cases of multiple finger geodes are presented.
  • Affected children were aged 1-3 years and 7 years.
  • Symptoms included swollen fingers, particularly common in winter.

Findings:

  • Radiographs revealed multiple small, lucent defects, primarily in the middle phalanx of several fingers.
  • Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate was observed in nearly all patients.
  • The condition demonstrated spontaneous resolution within weeks to months, with no recurrence.

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Implications:

  • This inflammatory condition, though self-limiting, may be precipitated by cold exposure.
  • Understanding the presentation and natural history aids in pediatric diagnosis and management.
  • Further research into the specific inflammatory pathways and triggers is warranted.