Anwar Al Hammadi1, Miriam Hakim. 1. Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal, QC. skinest@hotmail.com
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Pachydermodactyly is a benign form of digital fibromatosis usually presenting in male adolescent patients as asymptomatic nodules on the lateral aspects of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the fingers. It is commonly misdiagnosed as a juvenile rheumatologic condition. OBJECTIVE AND CONCLUSION: Recognition of the features of this disease will assist dermatologists and rheumatologists in making the diagnosis of this rare condition.
BACKGROUND: Pachydermodactyly is a benign form of digital fibromatosis usually presenting in male adolescent patients as asymptomatic nodules on the lateral aspects of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the fingers. It is commonly misdiagnosed as a juvenile rheumatologic condition. OBJECTIVE AND CONCLUSION: Recognition of the features of this disease will assist dermatologists and rheumatologists in making the diagnosis of this rare condition.