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Sports-related pads.
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International Journal of Dermatology . May2002, Vol. 41 Issue 5, p291-293. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- Knuckle pads, first described by Garrod in 1893, 1 are benign, asymptomatic, well- circumscribed, smooth, firm, skin colored papules, nodules, or plaques. They most commonly occur on the dorsal aspect of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the finger, 2 but also may occur on the dorsal aspects of the foot over joints. 3–5 Knuckle pads may be inherited or acquired. 1 While some authors suggest that trauma is not a significant factor, 6 acquired knuckle pads have been associated with repetitive friction and trauma, 2,7 and may resemble athlete's nodules (also referred to as collagenomas). 1 Histologically, knuckle pads are characterized by hyperkeratosis, hypergranulosis, proliferation of fibroblasts and capillaries, and thickened and irregular collagen bundles. 1 Few cases of knuckle pads involving the lower extremities have been reported. 7 Knuckle pads of the feet have been described in association with inherited syndromes, such as acrokeratoelastoidosis Costa, 3 a syndrome of knuckle pads, leukonychia and deafness, 4 and a syndrome of knuckle pads, leukonychia, deafness and keratosis palmoplantaris. 5 We report a case that illustrates an unusual presentation of acquired knuckle pads of the feet secondary to repetitive friction from athletic gear. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SKIN diseases
*ATHLETIC equipment
*FOOT
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00119059
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Dermatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 6894871
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-4362.2002.01356_3.x