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Macrodactyly is a rare anomaly. Little is understood about the etiology and underlying mechanisms. To our knowledge, macrodactyly has not previously been associated with neurofibromatosis type 2. We present a case of macrodactyly of the small finger associated with a digital nerve plexiform schwannoma in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 2.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.01.012

Type

Journal article

Journal

J Hand Surg Am

Publication Date

04/2013

Volume

38

Pages

740 - 744

Keywords

Child, Fingers, Humans, Limb Deformities, Congenital, Male, Neurofibroma, Plexiform, Neurofibromatosis 2, Radial Nerve, Radiography, Rare Diseases, Risk Assessment, Treatment Outcome