Pseudoainhum in chronic psoriasis.
Pseudoainhum is a term used to describe the presence of constricting bands of the extremities due to a variety of underlying causes. Progression of the lesions can cause irreversible damage and autoamputation of the affected digit. This report documents a rare association of pseudoainhum and psoriasis and emphasizes the importance of recognizing this condition.
Almond
S L
SL
Department of Plastic Surgery, Whiston Hospital, Prescot Road, Merseyside, L35 5DR, UK. salmond@liv.ac.uk
Curley
R K
RK
Feldberg
L
L
D000328:Adult; D000387:Ainhum / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D005385:Fingers / Q000473:pathology; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000150:complications*