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Macrodactyly in the foot

W G Dennyson, J N Bear, K D Bhoola

    The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
    |August 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study reports on seven patients with foot macrodactyly, finding excessive fibro-fatty tissue accumulation as the primary pathological feature. This contrasts with hand macrodactyly, suggesting a distinct underlying cause for foot macrodactyly.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Pathology
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Macrodactyly is a rare congenital condition characterized by disproportionate enlargement of a digit.
    • Foot macrodactyly is less common and distinct from hand macrodactyly.
    • Previous studies have not consistently identified the underlying pathology of foot macrodactyly.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the pathological features of macrodactyly specifically in the foot.
    • To differentiate the etiology of foot macrodactyly from other forms, particularly neurofibromatosis.
    • To review existing literature and compare foot and hand macrodactyly.

    Main Methods:

    • Case series reporting on seven patients with foot macrodactyly.
    • Clinical examination to identify stigmata of associated conditions like neurofibromatosis.
    • Pathological examination focusing on tissue composition, specifically fibro-fatty tissue accumulation.

    Main Results:

    • All seven patients presented with macrodactyly of the foot.
    • None of the patients exhibited any stigmata of neurofibromatosis.
    • Excessive accumulation of fibro-fatty tissue was the most prominent pathological finding in all cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Excessive fibro-fatty tissue accumulation is suggested as the basic lesion in foot macrodactyly.
    • Foot macrodactyly appears to be a distinct entity from hand macrodactyly with a different underlying pathology.
    • Further research into the etiology of fibro-fatty tissue proliferation in foot macrodactyly is warranted.

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