Published February 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

Ainhum - an unusual presentation involving the second toe in a white male

  • 1. Pennsylvania Univ., Philadelphia (USA). Dept. of Radiology

Description

Ainhum (dactolysis spontanea) is most frequently seen involving the fifth toes of black men. An atypical case involving the second toes bilaterally in a white male is presented. The differential diagnosis, radiological findings and pathological appearance of this rare entity are discussed. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Skelet. Radiol.
Journal Volume
11
Journal Issue
2
Series
CODEN: SKRAD.;Skelet. Radiol.
Journal Page Range
133-135
ISSN
0364-2348

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
15046626
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSIS; EPIDERMIS; ETIOLOGY; FEET; IMAGES; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; PATIENTS; SKELETAL DISEASES
Descriptors DEC
BODY; BODY AREAS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; EPITHELIUM; LEGS; LIMBS; MEDICINE; ORGANS; SKIN; TISSUES