Macrodystrophia lipomatosa
Updates to Case Attributes
Macrodystrophia lipomatosa is a rare progressing form of macrodactyly and is a congenital but non-hereditary, usually identified in the neonatal period, presented by painless enlargement of the digits of the hand or foot, usually the 2nd or 3rd digit.
-<p>Macrodystrophia lipomatosa is a rare progressing form of macrodactyly and is a congenital but non-hereditary, usually identified in the neonatal period, presented by painless enlargement of the digits of the hand or foot usually the 2nd or 3rd digit. <br> </p>- +<p><a title="Macrodystrophia lipomatosa" href="/articles/macrodystrophia-lipomatosa">Macrodystrophia lipomatosa</a> is a rare progressing form of macrodactyly and is a congenital but non-hereditary, usually identified in the neonatal period, presented by painless enlargement of the digits of the hand or foot, usually the 2nd or 3rd digit. </p>
Updates to Study Attributes
- Abnormal configuration of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, being splayed, with lengthened and broadened phalanges. -
Near-complete obliteration of the interphalangeal joint spaces of the previously mentioned toes.- Thickened, sclerotic cortex of the proximal phalanges of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones associated with periosteal bone deposition.-
The overlying soft tissues are thickened and overgrown.