Unilateral pachydermodactyly in a Saudi boy: A rare presentation

Unilateral pachydermodactyly in a Saudi boy: A rare presentation

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Pachydermodactyly (PDD) is a rare, acquired idiopathic form of digital fibromatosis.PDD typically presents as asymptomatic swelling of the second to fourth missy minzy proximal interphalangeal joints bilaterally in young males.Here, we present an acquired unilateral PDD in a Saudi boy with emphasis on the clinical, radiological, and histopathological visual comfort primitive swing arm features.

In conclusion, PDD is a benign disease; a prompt recognition would prevent irrelevant workup and reassure patients.