Anatomy and pathogenesis of the digital cords and nodules.
Current theories on the origin of the diseased tissue in Dupuytren's contracture are reviewed, and previous descriptions of the pathologic anatomy are clarified. The pathogenesis of Dupuytren's contracture is cited, with emphasis on the development of the contracture at various sites.
Strickland
J W
JW
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
Leibovic
S J
SJ
D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005205:Fascia / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology; D005385:Fingers / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology; D006225:Hand / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans