J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1974 Mar;9(1):96-98. 10.4055/jkoa.1974.9.1.96.

A Case of Macrodactyly

• Jung M
• Chung CH

• KMID: 2471605
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1974.9.1.96

Abstract

Macrodactyly is a rare congenital malformation characterized by an increase in the size of all the elements or structures of digit or digits. The phalanges, tendons, nerves, vessels, subcutaneous fat, finger nail and skin are all enlarged. but metacarpals are not affected. The condition may occur unilaterally or bilaterally, symmetrically or asymmetrically. It is referred to in the literature by different author as local gigantism, megalodactylism, megalodactylia or macrodactylism. A case of macrodactyly is reported here in twenty three year old male who overgrowth of second and third toe of left foot.

MeSH Terms

Fingers
Foot
Gigantism
Humans
Male
Metacarpal Bones
Skin
Subcutaneous Fat
Tendons
Toes

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