Localized hypertrophy of hand in syringomyelia.
Segmental amyotrophy is a common feature resulting from extension of the syrinx into the anterior horns. Segmental hypertrophy in the form of chiromegaly/podomegaly or limb and hemi-hypertrophy are rare but well recognized clinical feature of syringomyelia. We report a case of hand hypertrophy secondary to syringomyelia. Hypertrophy of the hands is a rare but interesting feature of syringomyelia and in all cases of enlargements of hands syringomyelia should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
Sudarshana Murthy
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Department of Medicine, JSS Medical College and Hospitals, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Ravishankar
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D000328:Adult; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D013595:Syringomyelia / Q000150:complications*