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phenytoin and Dupuytren Contracture

phenytoin has been researched along with Dupuytren Contracture in 2 studies

Dupuytren Contracture: A fibromatosis of the palmar fascia characterized by thickening and contracture of the fibrous bands on the palmar surfaces of the hand and fingers. It arises most commonly in men between the ages of 30 and 50.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We present the case of a patient that after chronic use of anticonvulsant drugs without proven epilepsy, developed Dupuytren's and Ledderhose's diseases."1.30[Dupuytren's and Ledderhose's diseases associated with chronic use of anticonvulsants. Case report]. ( Coral, P; Correa Neto, Y; Nóvak, EM; Teive, HA; Werneck, LC; Zanatta, A, 1999)
" The incidence increased with the duration of epilepsy and is probably a sequel to long-term administration of phenobarbitone."1.26Dupuytren's disease in epilepsy: result of prolonged administration of anticonvulsants. ( Critchley, EM; Hayward, HW; Owen, VM; Vakil, SD, 1976)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Coral, P1
Zanatta, A1
Teive, HA1
Correa Neto, Y1
Nóvak, EM1
Werneck, LC1
Critchley, EM1
Vakil, SD1
Hayward, HW1
Owen, VM1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for phenytoin and Dupuytren Contracture

ArticleYear
[Dupuytren's and Ledderhose's diseases associated with chronic use of anticonvulsants. Case report].
    Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria, 1999, Volume: 57, Issue:3B

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Diazepam; Dupuytren Contracture; Epilepsy; Foot Diseases; Humans; Male; Phen

1999
Dupuytren's disease in epilepsy: result of prolonged administration of anticonvulsants.
    Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 1976, Volume: 39, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Dupuytren Contracture; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Phenobar

1976