A woman with a dangling digit.
Ainhum (dactylolysis spontanea) is a distinct clinical and radiological disorder of dark-skinned people characterized by a progressive development of a constricting band encircling the toe which usually results in spontaneous amputation. Ainhum mainly occurs in African natives, but in times of global migration and tourism, Ainhum is likely to be more often encountered outside Africa. Even though the clinical presentation can mimic more common entities such as arthritis and trauma, the correct diagnosis and treatment is easy if one knows this unusual entity.
Roesch
Alexander
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Department of Dermatology, Regensburg University Medical Center, Regensburg, Germany. alexander.roesch@klinik.uni-regensburg.de
Kinner
Bernd
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Schaechinger
Ulrich
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Obermann
Ellen C
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Landthaler
Michael
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Hohenleutner
Ulrich
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D000328:Adult; D000387:Ainhum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D014034:Toes / Q000528:radiation effects* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome