Pachydactyly

Pachydactyly is an abnormal increase in the size of the fingers and toes. This condition can either be a birth defect or develop as a result of an acquired condition, such as acromegaly.

With pachydactyly, thickening and elongation of the phalanges of the fingers are observed. The skin around the fingers becomes rough and thick. Nails also increase in size and may become deformed. Pachydactyly usually affects all fingers and toes symmetrically.

Among the congenital causes of pachydactyly, hereditary diseases such as Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and Prader-Willi syndrome can be noted. Acquired pachydactyly most often develops with acromegaly, a disease caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. Other causes may include bone tumors, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes.

Diagnosis of pachydactyly is based on symptom analysis and physical examination. Laboratory and instrumental tests may be required to identify the underlying cause. Treatment depends on the disease causing the condition and may include drug therapy, surgery, and physical therapy. The prognosis is also determined by the main diagnosis. Pachydactyly is often an irreversible condition, but prompt treatment helps prevent further progression.

**Pachydactytia (from the Greek pachy - thick, daktylos - finger)** is an abnormal change in the size of one or more fingers of the upper or lower extremities of a person, which leads to the growth of the digital phalanges and fingers in width and length.

Pachydacty is a rare hereditary anomaly of the hand, which is a pathological enlargement of all or some of the finger pads. It occurs in both men and women and usually appears during adolescence. This disease is caused by environmental or genetic factors. Pachydacty may change with age. Fingers can be of different shapes and differ in wall thickness, as well as in the structure of the nails, nail plate, and skin. The disease is considered one of the variants of hyperkeratosis, when keratinized tissue does not disappear and gradually grows again. This is because they are attached to the bones by a small number of fibers. Thus, to get rid of overgrown tissue, you should first remove excess sections of the nail.

Pachydaction generally has no obvious signs other than the size of the fingers.

Pachydactyly or pachydacty is a rare genetic disorder that causes a child's fingers or toes to appear particularly thick, especially on the hands. This anomaly manifests itself in the womb and is quite often combined with other abnormalities and diseases. This pathology provokes the appearance of edema of the upper and lower extremities, which can cause cardiac arrhythmia and other complications. Pachydactia is an increased thickness of the fingers and toes; the defect can be congenital or acquired. The peculiarity of this disease is that it affects the skin, cartilage, bones, and muscular system. The pathological process is often caused by calcium deficiency in the body.