centered image

DDx

Discussion in 'Spot Diagnosis' started by J.P.C. Peper, Aug 24, 2012.

  1. J.P.C. Peper

    J.P.C. Peper Bronze Member

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2012
    Messages:
    875
    Likes Received:
    60
    Trophy Points:
    1,345
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Medical student (since 2009)
    Practicing medicine in:
    Netherlands

    What's this sign called, and what could be the underlying condition?

    It's not RA.

    I'll post the correct answer in a day or three!

    DDx.jpg
     

    Add Reply
    J.P.C. Peper, Aug 24, 2012
    #1

  2. shobitha

    shobitha Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2012
    Messages:
    29
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    245
    Occupation:
    doctor
    Practicing medicine in:
    Sri Lanka
    this s prayer's sign, develops at advanced stages of DM cheiroarthropathy / DM stiff hand syndrome. inability to press the palms together completely without a gap due to flexion contracture. no specific treatment for this.
     

    shobitha, Aug 25, 2012
    #2
  3. Gospodin Seki

    Gospodin Seki Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2012
    Messages:
    1,042
    Likes Received:
    303
    Trophy Points:
    3,050
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Student of Belgrade Medical School
    Practicing medicine in:
    Serbia
    It's prayer's sign,DM
     

    Gospodin Seki, Aug 25, 2012
    #3
  4. J.P.C. Peper

    J.P.C. Peper Bronze Member

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2012
    Messages:
    875
    Likes Received:
    60
    Trophy Points:
    1,345
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Medical student (since 2009)
    Practicing medicine in:
    Netherlands
    Correct answer:

    Yes, it's prayer sign due to DM (diabetic cheiroarthropathy).

    Reduced joint mobility and thickened skin cause flexion contractures in DM, kaing patients unable to place all the fingers to the others.
     

    J.P.C. Peper, Aug 27, 2012
    #4

Share This Page

<