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Apr 27, 2022Keywords:
Dupuytren's disease; fibroproliferative; genetic
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Dupuytren's contracture in a young male: a rare clinical image
Abstract
Dupuytren's disease is a benign fibroproliferative disorder involving the palmar and digital fascia; manifestation depends on genetic and environmental factors. We are presenting a case of a 32-year-old male; he comes to the emergency department with a complaint of limited extension of the little, ring and middle finger from one month, and there are no family and genetic history regarding Dupuytren's disease. More recently has been linked with occupational work, which has been attributed to exposure of hand transmitted vibration. On physical examination patient, both hands little, ring and middle finger are stretched; finding on the examination revealed Dupuytren's disease.
