Knuckle pads in children.
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چکیده
Knuckle pads occur from benign thickening of the skin, principally the epidermis, and are occasionally seen in children. Despite the name, knuckle pads most commonly overlie the proximal interphalangeal joints. They must be differentiated from a variety of other cutaneous abnormalities. There is no consistently effective treatment, but knuckle pads have been reported to resolve spontaneously in children.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- American journal of diseases of children
دوره 140 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986