Swan-neck deformity and paresthesia following giant orf

Uzel M., Sasmaz S., ÖZKUL A., Cetinus E., Bilgic E., Karaoguz A.

JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, cilt.31, sa.2, ss.116-118, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 31 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2004.tb00519.x
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.116-118
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: human orf, complication, paresthesia, swan-neck deformity
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Orf is a zoonotic infection caused by a parapoxvirus that primarily infects sheep and goats. Human orf infection can take place when abraded skin comes into contact with infected animals. It occurs most commonly on the index finger. The characteristic lesion resembles a tumor and resolves spontaneously, usually without any complications. However, rare complications such as lymphangitis, adenitis, crythema multiforme, erysipelas, papulovesicular eruption, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, and bullous pemphigoid have been reported. Herein, we report a case of giant orf causing swan-neck deformity and paresthesia. These complications have not been previously reported in the literature.