Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (Jan 2020)

Unilateral pachydermodactyly in a Saudi boy: A rare presentation

  • Lamia Al Akrash,
  • Alanoud Al Huqayl,
  • Ahmed Al Humidi,
  • Abdulrahman Al Jamal

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/jdds.jdds_8_19
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 24, no. 2
pp. 130 – 132

Abstract

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Pachydermodactyly (PDD) is a rare, acquired idiopathic form of digital fibromatosis. PDD typically presents as asymptomatic swelling of the second to fourth proximal interphalangeal joints bilaterally in young males. Here, we present an acquired unilateral PDD in a Saudi boy with emphasis on the clinical, radiological, and histopathological features. In conclusion, PDD is a benign disease; a prompt recognition would prevent irrelevant workup and reassure patients.

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