Dermatoglyphics in insulin-dependent diabetic patients with limited joint mobility |
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Authors: | M. Vera E. Cabrera R. Guell |
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Affiliation: | (1) Hospital Manuel Fajardo, National Institute of Endocrinology, Zapata y D, Vedado, Habana, Cuba;(2) Departamento de Endocrinología Infantil, Instituto Nacional de Endocrinología, 27 #503, Vedado, 10400 Habana, Cuba |
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Abstract: | Hand and palm dermatoglyphics were studied in 158 insulin-dependent diabetic children and adolescents [85 with limited joint mobility (LJM) and 73 without]. The findings in this group were compared with those in 400 control subjects, with a similar racial distribution. The main dermatoglyphics alterations found in diabetic patients with LJM, as compared with non-LJM diabetic patients and controls, may be summarized as follows: (a) decrease in digital total ridges count (TRC); (b) higher frequency in the number of arches; (c) decrease in the sum of a line and cubital loops, particularly in the women; (d) increase in the number of t-axial triradii. These alterations suggest a genetic aetiology of this complication. Further studies are recommended in order to provide more insight into the origin of this disorder. |
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Keywords: | Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Limited joint mobility Dermatoglyphics |
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