A case of congenital pseudo ainhum.

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A. M. Kelly

چکیده

THE CHILD referred to in this report was first seen by a surgeon at the age of eleven weeks because of the presence of constricting bands around the base of the right thumb and middle finger, associated with shortening of the left index finger. These features had been present since birth. The surgeon recognised the condition as a form of ainhum and kept the child under review. It was eventually referred to a dermatologist as a matter of interest and was then thought worthy of report because of its comparative rarity. A detailed family history was obtained and a review of the literature undertaken. The recognised varieties of ainhum appear to be as follows: (a) True ainhum. (b) Condition simulating ainhum but due to trauma. (c) Ainhum-like syndrome. (d) Pseudo ainhum. True Ainhum

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