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Key Clinical Message: However, it is noteworthy that certain patients with minor functional limitations in their hand may have experienced undiagnosed thumb hypoplasia during their childhood years. These individuals may have successfully adapted to their condition without seeking medical intervention and may express a preference for nonintervention (as in this case).
Abstract: Thumb hypoplasia is a congenital underdevelopment of the thumb, accounting for 5%-15% of congenital hand disorders.
Article Synopsis
- Necrolytic acral erythema (NAE) is a rare skin condition often linked to hepatitis C virus (HCV), characterized by thick, scaly patches on the arms and legs.
- Some studies have documented occurrences of NAE without any HCV infection, indicating it may have other causes.
- This case study highlights a female patient diagnosed with NAE who also has hypothyroidism, but does not have HCV.