Diabetic Cheiroarthropathy : A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Diabetes mellitus is associated with a wide variety of rheumatologic manifestations which can significantly affect a patient's quality of life. One of these manifestations includes diabetic cheiroarthropathy (DCA) which affects the hands. We review a case of a 28-year-old female patient with ty...

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Published in:Case reports in endocrinology 2013-01, Vol.2013 (2013), p.1-3
Main Authors: Cherqaoui, Rabia, McKenzie, Sheldon, Nunlee-Bland, Gail
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Case Report
Collagen
Diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy
Fingers & toes
Hands
Hospitals
Ischemia
Occupational therapy
Pain
Signs
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Summary:Diabetes mellitus is associated with a wide variety of rheumatologic manifestations which can significantly affect a patient's quality of life. One of these manifestations includes diabetic cheiroarthropathy (DCA) which affects the hands. We review a case of a 28-year-old female patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus who was diagnosed with DCA after complaining of limited movements of all joints in her hands and tightening of the skin. We examine how the diagnosis was made, the treatment administered, and the successful clinical outcome. Clinicians should be able to identify and treat this affliction. The diagnosis is mainly clinical. It is imperative to remember that the presence of DCA carries with it a significant relationship with microvascular disease.
ISSN:2090-6501
2090-651X
DOI:10.1155/2013/257028