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Palmar edema

MedGen UID:
1385026
•Concept ID:
C0859238
•
Pathologic Function
Synonym: Palmar oedema
 
HPO: HP:0025538

Definition

An abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin on the palm of the hand. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVPalmar edema

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Paraneoplastic Arthritides: Insights to Pathogenesis, Diagnostic Approach, and Treatment.
Parperis K, Constantinidou A, Panos G
J Clin Rheumatol 2021 Dec 1;27(8):e505-e509. doi: 10.1097/RHU.0000000000001202. PMID: 31743270

Recent clinical studies

Diagnosis

Early combined treatment with steroid and immunoglobulin is effective for serious Kawasaki disease complicated by myocarditis and encephalopathy.
Suga K, Inoue M, Ono A, Terada T, Kawahito M, Mori K
J Med Invest 2016;63(1-2):140-3. doi: 10.2152/jmi.63.140. PMID: 27040070
Aquagenic wrinkling of the palms and the potential role for genetic testing.
Park L, Khani C, Tamburro J
Pediatr Dermatol 2012 May-Jun;29(3):237-42. Epub 2011 Nov 2 doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01609.x. PMID: 22044449
Dermatologic signs in toxic shock syndrome--clues to diagnosis.
Bach MC
J Am Acad Dermatol 1983 Mar;8(3):343-7. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(83)70037-x. PMID: 6220032

Therapy

Early combined treatment with steroid and immunoglobulin is effective for serious Kawasaki disease complicated by myocarditis and encephalopathy.
Suga K, Inoue M, Ono A, Terada T, Kawahito M, Mori K
J Med Invest 2016;63(1-2):140-3. doi: 10.2152/jmi.63.140. PMID: 27040070
Aquagenic wrinkling of the palms and the potential role for genetic testing.
Park L, Khani C, Tamburro J
Pediatr Dermatol 2012 May-Jun;29(3):237-42. Epub 2011 Nov 2 doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01609.x. PMID: 22044449

Clinical prediction guides

Early combined treatment with steroid and immunoglobulin is effective for serious Kawasaki disease complicated by myocarditis and encephalopathy.
Suga K, Inoue M, Ono A, Terada T, Kawahito M, Mori K
J Med Invest 2016;63(1-2):140-3. doi: 10.2152/jmi.63.140. PMID: 27040070
Dermatologic signs in toxic shock syndrome--clues to diagnosis.
Bach MC
J Am Acad Dermatol 1983 Mar;8(3):343-7. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(83)70037-x. PMID: 6220032

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