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| name = Dactylitis | |||
| image = [[File:Diseases_of_children_(1916)_(14743209206).jpg]] | |||
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| caption = Dactylitis in a child | |||
| field = [[Rheumatology]] | |||
| synonyms = Sausage digit | |||
| symptoms = Swelling of fingers or toes | |||
| complications = [[Arthritis]], [[Psoriatic arthritis]], [[Sickle cell disease]] | |||
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| duration = | |||
| types = | |||
| causes = [[Infection]], [[Inflammation]], [[Autoimmune disease]] | |||
| risks = | |||
| diagnosis = Clinical examination, [[X-ray]], [[MRI]] | |||
| differential = [[Tenosynovitis]], [[Cellulitis]], [[Gout]] | |||
| prevention = | |||
| treatment = [[Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug|NSAIDs]], [[Corticosteroids]], [[Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug|DMARDs]] | |||
| medication = | |||
| prognosis = Varies depending on underlying cause | |||
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| deaths = | |||
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'''Dactylitis''' literally means inflammation of the digit. | '''Dactylitis''' literally means inflammation of the digit. | ||
[[File:10.1177 0956462414549036-fig6-Secondary yaws- dactylitis.jpg|alt=Dactylitis|thumb|Dactylitis]] | [[File:10.1177 0956462414549036-fig6-Secondary yaws- dactylitis.jpg|alt=Dactylitis|left|thumb|Dactylitis]] | ||
== Other names == | == Other names == | ||
'''Sausage digit''' | '''Sausage digit''' | ||
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== Etiology == | == Etiology == | ||
The word dactyl comes from the [[Greek language|Greek]] word "daktylos" meaning "finger". | The word dactyl comes from the [[Greek language|Greek]] word "daktylos" meaning "finger". | ||
== Both fingers and toes == | == Both fingers and toes == | ||
The term refers to both the fingers and the toes. | The term refers to both the fingers and the toes. | ||
[[File:Modern diagnosis and treatment of diseases of childern; a treatise on the medical and surgical diseases of infancy anf childhood (1911) (14758762346).jpg|alt=Dactylitis of tuberculosis|thumb|Dactylitis of tuberculosis]] | [[File:Modern diagnosis and treatment of diseases of childern; a treatise on the medical and surgical diseases of infancy anf childhood (1911) (14758762346).jpg|alt=Dactylitis of tuberculosis|left|thumb|Dactylitis of tuberculosis]] | ||
==Associated conditions== | ==Associated conditions== | ||
Dactylitis can occur in the following conditions: | Dactylitis can occur in the following conditions: | ||
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* In [[reactive arthritis]], sausage fingers occur due to synovitis. | * In [[reactive arthritis]], sausage fingers occur due to synovitis. | ||
* Dactylitis may also be seen with [[sarcoidosis]]. | * Dactylitis may also be seen with [[sarcoidosis]]. | ||
[[File:10.1177 0956462414549036-fig7-Secondary yaws- radiographic evidence of osteoperiostitis.jpg|alt=Dactylitis caused by osteoperiostitis due to yaws|thumb|Dactylitis caused by [[osteoperiostitis]] due to [[yaws]]]] | [[File:10.1177 0956462414549036-fig7-Secondary yaws- radiographic evidence of osteoperiostitis.jpg|alt=Dactylitis caused by osteoperiostitis due to yaws|left|thumb|Dactylitis caused by [[osteoperiostitis]] due to [[yaws]]]] | ||
== Signs and symptoms == | == Signs and symptoms == | ||
Signs and symptoms include stiff, painful joints with redness, heat, and swelling in the surrounding tissues. | Signs and symptoms include stiff, painful joints with redness, heat, and swelling in the surrounding tissues. | ||
When the hands and feet are affected, swelling and redness may result in a "sausage-like" appearance of the fingers or toes (dactylitis) | When the hands and feet are affected, swelling and redness may result in a "sausage-like" appearance of the fingers or toes (dactylitis) | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
A combination of blood tests, X-rays, and in some cases, MRI | A combination of blood tests, X-rays, and in some cases, MRI | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment depends on the underlying cause | Treatment depends on the underlying cause | ||
== Prevention == | == Prevention == | ||
Prevention of the underlying cause | Prevention of the underlying cause | ||
== Caveat == | == Caveat == | ||
The presence of dactylitis eliminates [[rheumatoid arthritis]] from the differential diagnosis. | The presence of dactylitis eliminates [[rheumatoid arthritis]] from the differential diagnosis. | ||
{{inflammation}} | {{inflammation}} | ||
[[Category:Inflammations]] | [[Category:Inflammations]] | ||
[[Category:Rheumatology]] | [[Category:Rheumatology]] | ||
[[Category:Orthopedic problems]] | [[Category:Orthopedic problems]] | ||
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| Dactylitis | |
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| Synonyms | Sausage digit |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Swelling of fingers or toes |
| Complications | Arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Sickle cell disease |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Infection, Inflammation, Autoimmune disease |
| Risks | |
| Diagnosis | Clinical examination, X-ray, MRI |
| Differential diagnosis | Tenosynovitis, Cellulitis, Gout |
| Prevention | |
| Treatment | NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, DMARDs |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | Varies depending on underlying cause |
| Frequency | |
| Deaths | |
Dactylitis literally means inflammation of the digit.
Other names[edit]
Sausage digit
Etiology[edit]
The word dactyl comes from the Greek word "daktylos" meaning "finger".
Both fingers and toes[edit]
The term refers to both the fingers and the toes.
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Associated conditions[edit]
Dactylitis can occur in the following conditions:
- seronegative arthropathies, including psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis,
- sickle-cell disease as result of a vasoocclusive crisis with bone infarcts,
- tuberculosis, syphilis, and leprosy.
- In reactive arthritis, sausage fingers occur due to synovitis.
- Dactylitis may also be seen with sarcoidosis.
Signs and symptoms[edit]
Signs and symptoms include stiff, painful joints with redness, heat, and swelling in the surrounding tissues. When the hands and feet are affected, swelling and redness may result in a "sausage-like" appearance of the fingers or toes (dactylitis)
Diagnosis[edit]
A combination of blood tests, X-rays, and in some cases, MRI
Treatment[edit]
Treatment depends on the underlying cause
Prevention[edit]
Prevention of the underlying cause
Caveat[edit]
The presence of dactylitis eliminates rheumatoid arthritis from the differential diagnosis.
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