Pacinian Neuroma on the Tips of Fingers.
- Author:
Yunseok CHOI
1
;
Won Suk LIM
;
Sang Yun JIN
;
Joon Ho LEE
;
Ai Young LEE
;
Seung Ho LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Goyang, Korea. heydoc74@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hyperplasia;
Hypertrophy;
Pacinian corpuscle;
Pacinian neuroma
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Fingers;
Follow-Up Studies;
Hand;
Humans;
Hyperplasia;
Hypertrophy;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Nerve Fibers;
Neuroma;
Onions;
Pacinian Corpuscles;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2011;49(9):847-849
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pacinian neuroma, also known as hyperplasia and/or hypertrophy of pacinian corpuscles is a rare skin condition usually occurring in the hand. Although it is known to cause pain and tenderness on the affected skin, asymptomatic cases have also been reported. We report a 46-year-old male monk who presented with asymptomatic skin lesions of paler color than the adjacent normal skin on the tips of the fingers of both hands. The 3 mm punch biopsy conducted on the lesion showed an increased number of onion bulb-like structures with a nerve fiber in each center. The patient was diagnosed with pacinian neuroma and has been under regular follow up without treatment.
