Pacinian corpuscle hyperplasia in a 6‐year‐old girl

We present a rare case of Pacinian corpuscle hyperplasia (PCH) presenting with typical finger pain in a 6‐year‐old girl. As appendages in children are smaller than those in adults, diagnostic criteria are needed for pathological confirmation of PCH in pediatric patients.

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Published in:Pediatric dermatology 2023-11, Vol.40 (6), p.1147-1148
Main Authors: Kim, Jin Seop, Kim, Kyu Yeon, Lee, Ga‐Young, Choi, Young‐Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Appendages
Hyperplasia
mechanoreceptor
Meissner's corpuscle
Pacinian corpuscle
Pacinian corpuscle hyperplasia
Pacinian corpuscles
Pediatrics
Skin diseases
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Summary:We present a rare case of Pacinian corpuscle hyperplasia (PCH) presenting with typical finger pain in a 6‐year‐old girl. As appendages in children are smaller than those in adults, diagnostic criteria are needed for pathological confirmation of PCH in pediatric patients.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/pde.15349