Fractures of the terminal phalanx presenting as a paronychia.
Three fractures at the base of the terminal phalanx of the finger and one at the base of the terminal phalanx of the tow were initially misdiagnosed as paronychias. If a 'paronychia' follows trauma, the possibility of a fracture should be considered and radiographs taken of the digit.
Guly
H R
HR
Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, Devon.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010304:Paronychia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D014034:Toes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*