[An elevated incidence in the association of diabetes mellitus and Dupuytren's disease].
The palmar aponeurosis typical of Dupuytren's disease has often been encountered in people with diabetes mellitus. A well-tested technique that is highly sensitive and specific was used to identify the signs of Dupuytren's disease in a group of Diabetic Clinic patients and revealed a statistically significant connection between the two conditions. For this reason, the hands should be examined carefully and systematically during periodic check-ups on diabetic patients.
Ruffino
C
C
U.S.L. 5/Liguria, Ospedale di Pietra Ligure, II Divisione Medicina Generale.
Berton
A
A
Bonanni
F
F
Maiolino
L
L
Ortino
O
O
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors
Elevata frequenza dell'associazione diabete mellito-malattia di Dupuytren.