Macrodystrophia Lipomatosis: A Case Report.
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2013-07
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Abstract
Macrodystrophia Lipomatosa is a rare cause of congenital
macrodactyly characterized by progressive proliferation of all
mesenchymal elements, with disproportionate increase in
fibroadipose tissue. This anomaly is reportedly more common in
the foot than in the hand with predilection for the plantar and
median nerve distribution. This rare cause of gigantism of limb can
be confused with other common causes like congenital
lymphedema. We report a case of 2 years old female child
presenting in outdoor as a painless progressive enlargement of
index finger, middle finger and thumb of right hand since 6 months
of age causing mechanical difficulty.
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local gigantism, macrodactly
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Malhotra P. Macrodystrophia Lipomatosis: A Case Report. International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2013 July; 2(2): 220-223.