Knuckle pads

Introduction

Introduction to the phalanx pad Knucklepads may be a type of fibrosis, sometimes associated with Dupuytren contractures and flexion fingers. Some diseases are familial, and there have been reports of phalanx pads in several generations, mixed deafness (neuropathic and conductive) and all-white armor. basic knowledge The proportion of illness: 0.0005%--0.0007% Susceptible people: no specific population Mode of infection: non-infectious Complications: deafness

Cause

Knuckle pad cause

(1) Causes of the disease

The cause is still unknown and needs to go to the hospital for examination.

(two) pathogenesis

The pathogenesis is still unclear.

Prevention

Nucleus pad prevention

There is no effective preventive measure for this disease. Early detection and early diagnosis are the key to the prevention and treatment of this disease.

Complication

Knuckle pad complications Complications

deaf.

Symptom

Knuckle pad symptoms common symptoms toe flexion contracture flexion

Circularly defined, plaque-like fibrosis, color or flesh-colored or brownish, with normal or mild keratinization of the epidermis, which can move, occurring on the extension of the joint between the proximal and distal fingers (toes) of the hand and foot. After several weeks and months, it can grow to a diameter of 10 to 15 mm, and then persists without regression, no symptoms and finger function.

Examine

Nursing pad inspection

Histopathology: epidermal acanthosis hypertrophy and hyperkeratosis, dermal fibrosis, similar to fibrosis of scar.

Diagnosis

Nucleus pad diagnostic identification

According to the clinical manifestations, the characteristics of skin lesions and histopathological features can be diagnosed.

Generally not confused with other diseases.

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