Dupuytren’s disease in Saudi Arabia
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Dupuytren’s disease (DD) mainly affects the palmar fascia of the palm and fingers. However, it may also affect the dorsum of the digits (knuckle pads), the plantar fascia of the foot (Ledderhose’s disease) or the dorsum of the penis (Peyronie’s disease). It is believed to be a familial disease that is transmitted by a single gene, and its prevalence is increased in patients with diabetes mellitus, epilepsy or alcoholism. Furthermore, it may be precipitated by injuries to the hand (1). DD is extremely rare in the Middle East, and no reports of DD among patients of Saudi Arabian origin have been found – hence the reason for the present study.
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تاریخ انتشار 2000