Dupuytren Contracture

A fibromatosis of the palmar fascia characterized by thickening and contracture of the fibrous bands on the palmar surfaces of the hand and fingers. It arises most commonly in men between the ages of 30 and 50.

Also Known As:

Dupuytrens Contracture; Dupuytren's Disease; Fibromatosis, Palmar; Contracture, Dupuytren; Contracture, Dupuytren's; Dupuytren Disease; Dupuytrens Disease; Palmar Fibromatosis; Dupuytren's Contracture

Neoplasms: 1324753
- Neoplasms by Histologic Type: 2
  - Connective and Soft Tissue Neoplasms: 1
    - Connective Tissue Neoplasms: 9
      - Fibrous Tissue Neoplasms
        Fibroma: 1484
        Dupuytren Contracture: 1021
Musculoskeletal Diseases: 719
- Muscular Diseases: 10128
  - Contracture: 8558
    - Dupuytren Contracture: 1021
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
- Connective Tissue Diseases: 3269
  - Dupuytren Contracture: 1021

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