Pacinian Neuroma on the Tips of Fingers / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
; : 847-849, 2011.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
Pacinian neuroma, also known as hyperplasia and/or hypertrophy of pacinian corpuscles is a rare skin condition usually occurring in the hand. Although it is known to cause pain and tenderness on the affected skin, asymptomatic cases have also been reported. We report a 46-year-old male monk who presented with asymptomatic skin lesions of paler color than the adjacent normal skin on the tips of the fingers of both hands. The 3 mm punch biopsy conducted on the lesion showed an increased number of onion bulb-like structures with a nerve fiber in each center. The patient was diagnosed with pacinian neuroma and has been under regular follow up without treatment.
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Main subject:
Pacinian Corpuscles
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Skin
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Biopsy
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Follow-Up Studies
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Onions
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Fingers
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Hand
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Hyperplasia
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Hypertrophy
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Nerve Fibers
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
2011
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Article