Swan-neck deformity and paresthesia following giant orf

Uzel M., Sasmaz S., ÖZKUL A., Cetinus E., Bilgic E., Karaoguz A.

JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, vol.31, no.2, pp.116-118, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2004.tb00519.x
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.116-118
  • Keywords: human orf, complication, paresthesia, swan-neck deformity
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Orf is a zoonotic infection caused by a parapoxvirus that primarily infects sheep and goats. Human orf infection can take place when abraded skin comes into contact with infected animals. It occurs most commonly on the index finger. The characteristic lesion resembles a tumor and resolves spontaneously, usually without any complications. However, rare complications such as lymphangitis, adenitis, crythema multiforme, erysipelas, papulovesicular eruption, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, and bullous pemphigoid have been reported. Herein, we report a case of giant orf causing swan-neck deformity and paresthesia. These complications have not been previously reported in the literature.