Bilateral Dupuytren’s Contracture in Chronic Liver Disease
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 8
Abstract
Introduction: Dupuytren’s disease is a proliferative disorder of the palmar fascia. There is proliferation of myofibroblasts and formation of nodules and fascicles within the palmar fascia. Dupuytren’s contracture has greater incidence in alcoholics. The etiology and pathophysiology of this condition is not known clearly. Case report: We report a case of 48 year old male chronic alcoholic presented with distension of abdomen, yellow discolouration of sclera since 5 months and progressive limitation of little finger and ring finger for 3 months. The patient was fully investigated and found to have cirrhosis of liver with decompensated cirrhosis with signs of portal hypertension with bilateral dupuytren’s contracture. Conclusion: Dupuytren’s disease is a disease of unknown etiology. It has association with various conditions. Dupuytren’s contracture has increased incidence in chronic liver disease and chronic alcoholism. It is a rare sign and poorly reported.
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Priyanka Gautam, V. Vijayavarman, Vivek Kumar Verma
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