TROPICAL DIABETIC HAND SYNDROME IN A HOSPITAL OF THE NORTHEASTERN MEXICO: CASE REPORT

Lerma-Castillo, José L.; Colque-Vinaya, Juan J.

doi:10.24875/rmf.22000052

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Revista mexicana de medicina familiar

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Abstract

LERMA-CASTILLO, José L. and COLQUE-VINAYA, Juan J.. TROPICAL DIABETIC HAND SYNDROME IN A HOSPITAL OF THE NORTHEASTERN MEXICO: CASE REPORT. Rev. Mex. med. familiar [online]. 2022, vol.9, n.4, pp.122-125. Epub Jan 30, 2023. ISSN 2696-1296. https://doi.org/10.24875/rmf.22000052.

Tropical diabetic hand syndrome (TDHS) is a complex and neglected complication of diabetes, secondary to upper extremity injuries. Due to its wide presentation, can go from deformation, amputation or even death.

Case report:

55-year-old male with diabetes who went to the emergency department of a hospital in northeastern Mexico due to an ulcerated wound, edema and purulent discharge on the hand. A Lawal group III TDHS was diagnosed.

Conclusion:

TDHS is a preventable, life-threatening complication. Education and its early identification could reduce the morbidity and mortality of this pathology.

Keywords : Tropical diabetic hand syndrome; Gangrene; Diabetes mellitus.

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