Case Report: Scar contracture caused by ruptured subcutaneous ganglion cyst misdiagnosed as Dupuytren's disease: diagnostic reflections on a rare case - Summary - MDSpire

Case Report: Scar contracture caused by ruptured subcutaneous ganglion cyst misdiagnosed as Dupuytren's disease: diagnostic reflections on a rare case

  • By

  • Kai Jiang

  • Gang Li

  • Liang Ma

  • Xue-zhen Liang

  • Yi-fa Rong

  • Jun Zhang

  • May 29, 2026

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Objective:

To report a case of scar contracture misdiagnosed as Dupuytren's disease.

Key Findings:
  • The patient was misdiagnosed with Dupuytren's disease, which was inconsistent with intraoperative findings.
  • Pathological examination confirmed the presence of scar tissue associated with a ruptured ganglion cyst.
  • Surgical resection led to successful relief of the contracture.
Interpretation:

The case illustrates the complexity of diagnosing subcutaneous scar contracture.

Limitations:
  • The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
  • Further research is needed to explore the relationship between bleomycin chemotherapy and fibrotic processes.
Conclusion:

Accurate diagnosis of finger contractures requires comprehensive evaluation.

Original Source(s)

Case Report: Scar contracture caused by ruptured subcutaneous ganglion cyst misdiagnosed as Dupuytren's disease: diagnostic reflections on a rare case

  • by Kai Jiang, Gang Li, Liang Ma, Xue-zhen Liang, Yi-fa Rong, Jun Zhang

  • May 29, 2026

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