Summary
Sarcoid flexor tenosynovitis is rare. Isolated sarcoid tenosynovitis of the index
finger in a young woman as an early manifestation of the disease is reported. Tenosynovectomy
was performed as a therapeutic and diagnostic tool, followed by systemic corticosteroids.
The patient had no signs of relapse 3 years after surgery.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: April 03, 2012
Accepted:
March 8,
2012
Received:
December 14,
2011
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© 2012 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
