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Distal pachydermodactyly

S D Tompkins1, N S McNutt, C R Shea

  • 1Division of Dermatology, University of California, San Diego, USA.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|March 5, 1998
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This study describes distal pachydermodactyly, a rare skin condition causing progressive fibrosis on the fingers. It highlights an unusual, localized form of acquired cutaneous fibrosis.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pathology
  • Fibrotic Diseases

Background:

  • Acquired, progressive cutaneous fibrosis is a group of rare skin disorders.
  • These conditions are characterized by excessive collagen deposition in the dermis.

Observation:

  • An 80-year-old woman presented with a 6-year history of enlarging, intradermal plaques on the fingers.
  • The lesions were located on the distal, volar, and lateral aspects of the digits.

Findings:

  • Biopsy revealed whorled, thickened collagen bundles in the dermis, entrapping sweat coils.
  • Fibrosis extended into the subcutis, indicating a predominantly acral manifestation.
  • The condition was identified as an unusual, localized form of acquired, progressive cutaneous fibrosis.

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Implications:

  • This case introduces a novel presentation of cutaneous fibrosis, termed distal pachydermodactyly.
  • Understanding this acral form may aid in diagnosing and managing similar fibrotic conditions.
  • Further research into the pathogenesis of distal pachydermodactyly is warranted.