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A Case of Solitary Pseudo-Ainhum of the Right 4th Toe at the University Clinic of Dermatology-Venereology of the Hubert Koutoukou Maga National University Hospital Center in Cotonou
Pierre Kitha1,3,4,*, Fabrice Akpadjan2,3, Dahlia Tounouga1,3, Cordule Balola1,3, Ndembi Yeouna1,3, Fabienne Adandenjan1,3, Marielle Ragi1,3, Berenice Degboe1,3, Noelle Seidjip4, Hugues Adegbidi1,3, Félix Atadokpede1,3
1University Clinic of Dermatology-Venereology of CNHU-HKM / Cotonou, Benin
2Buruli Ulcer Screening and Treatment Center of Allada, Benin
3Faculty of Health Sciences of Cotonou, Benin
4Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
*Corresponding author: Pierre Kitha Bitingo, University Clinic of Dermatology-Venereology of CNHU-HKM / Cotonou, Benin, Faculty of Health Sciences of Cotonou, Benin & Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tel : 00229 55 68 56 56, Emails: [email protected]; [email protected]
Received Date: March 08, 2025
Published Date: March 24, 2025
Citation: Kitha P, et al. (2025). A Case of Solitary Pseudo-Ainhum of the Right 4th Toe at the University Clinic of Dermatology-Venereology of the Hubert Koutoukou Maga National University Hospital Center in Cotonou. Mathews J Dermatol. 9(1):27.
Copyrights: Kitha P, et al. © (2025).
ABSTRACT
Pseudoainhum is a rare congenital or acquired disease characterized by progressive fibrous constriction of the fingers and/or toes, leading to their amputation. Ainhum is an idiopathic disease that primarily affects the fifth toe of Black individuals, mainly in tropical regions. It was a 42-year-old female patient who came for consultation regarding a light-colored patch on the right 4th toe, which had been progressively evolving for five years. The lesion was initially pruritic, followed by ulceration and subsequent deformation of the toe. There was no significant medical history. On physical examination, a circular constriction groove was observed at the interphalangeal joint of the right 4th toe, dividing it into two parts, held together by a thin, non-tender fibrous band. Several etiological hypotheses have been proposed for pseudo-ainhum, all leading to the same outcome-toe amputation-if appropriate management is not provided in a timely manner.
Keywords: Pseudo-Ainhum, Solitary, Cotonou.
