Can sarcoidosis cause autoamputation of a finger phalanx?
Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic granulomatous disease. In the case presented, autoamputation of the distal phalanx of a little finger of the left hand was observed. The possibility of autodigital amputation as a result of sarcoidosis is discussed.
Cetinkaya
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Abant Izzet Baysal University, Duzce Medical School, Department of Dermatology, Duzce, Turkey.
Kavak
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Parlak
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AH
Tuzuner
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T
Arbak
P M
PM
Alper
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M
D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology*; D017565:Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary / Q000523:psychology; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000523:psychology