Unusual complication of ligation of rudimentary ulnar digit.
We report a case of rudimentary ulnar polydactyly of the hand of a 7-year-old female child. Histological examination revealed a central traumatic neuroma which branched into five digit-like projections covered with hyperkeratotic epidermis. We think this was a result of suture ligation during the postnatal period.
Heras
L
L
Orthopaedic Department, Newham General Hospital, Plaistow, London, UK.
Barco
J
J
Cohen
A
A
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation / Q000009:adverse effects; D009463:Neuroma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D017689:Polydactyly / Q000601:surgery*; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects