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A woman with a dangling digit
Author(s) -
Roesch Alexander,
Kinner Bernd,
Schaechinger Ulrich,
Obermann Ellen C.,
Landthaler Michael,
Hohenleutner Ulrich
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
jddg: journal der deutschen dermatologischen gesellschaft
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1610-0387
pISSN - 1610-0379
DOI - 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2007.06385.x
Subject(s) - numerical digit , presentation (obstetrics) , amputation , medicine , radiological weapon , dermatology , surgery , arithmetic , mathematics
Summary Ainhum (dactylolysis spontanea) is a distinct clinical and radiological disorder of dark‐skinned people characterized by a progressive development of a constricting band encircling the toe which usually results in spontaneous amputation. Ainhum mainly occurs in African natives, but in times of global migration and tourism, Ainhum is likely to be more often encountered outside Africa. Even though the clinical presentation can mimic more common entities such as arthritis and trauma, the correct diagnosis and treatment is easy if one knows this unusual entity.