Hair Tourniquet Syndrome, A missed diagnosis: Review of Literature
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Hair tourniquet syndrome is a rare yet potentially devastating entity in children. Hair-thread tourniquet syndrome involves fibres of hair or thread wrapped around an appendage (toe, finger, clitoris, penis etc.) producing tissue necrosis. It is frequently missed or misdiagnosed leading to delayed diagnosis resulting in gangrene of toe or finger. Tourniquet syndrome of penis can present with total or partial amputation or as chronic uretherocutaneous fistula. Its frequent association with maternal telogen effluvium makes it a potentially a preventable condition. Treating physician must be aware about potential of child abuse as a cause of hair tourniquet syndrome.
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Abhishek Vijayakumar, Vijayraj S. Patil, Avinash Vijayakumar
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