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Le syndrome des grosses mains : un diagnostic meconnu #MMPMID32674894
Chantalat L; Simon M; Fourgeaud C; Vignes S
Rev Med Interne 2020[Oct]; 41 (10): 700-703 PMID32674894show ga
INTRODUCTION: Puffy hand syndrome is a rare complication of intravenous drug addiction. Diagnosis is based on the patient's history and clinical examination. OBSERVATIONS: A woman and two men, aged 42, 39 and 36 years old, are described. All had a history of intravenous drug use of heroin and oral buprenorphine misuse. Puffy hand syndrome appeared during drug addiction (n = 2) or after its withdrawal (n = 1). It was associated with acrocyanosis (n = 1) or injection scars (n = 1). Upper limb ultrasonography showed sequelae of venous (n = 3) or arterial (n = 1) thrombosis. An upper limb lymphoscintigraphy in one patient showed decreased radionuclide uptake of axillary lymph node and subdermal reflux tracer in the forearm. Treatment was based on low-stretch bandages to reduce the volume and then elastic compression sleeve for long-term stabilization. CONCLUSION: Puffy hand syndrome seen in intravenous drug addicts is poorly understood. It is a chronic complication despite the cessation of drug use. This syndrome has to become more widely known because its management is mandatory, although symptomatic.
Rev+Med+Interne 2020 ; 41 (10): 700-703
