The contracting fibroblast as a clue to Dupuytren's contracture

J T Hueston; J V Hurley; S Whittingham

doi:10.1016/0072-968x(76)90052-8

The contracting fibroblast as a clue to Dupuytren's contracture

Hand. 1976 Feb;8(1):10-2. doi: 10.1016/0072-968x(76)90052-8.

Authors

J T Hueston, J V Hurley, S Whittingham

PMID: 1261891
DOI: 10.1016/0072-968x(76)90052-8

Abstract

Examination of fibrous tissue from various sites in the palm reveals the presence of myofibroblasts only in the nodules, underlining their primary role in the production of contracture.

MeSH terms

Dupuytren Contracture / etiology*
Dupuytren Contracture / pathology
Fibroblasts / pathology*
Humans
Microscopy, Electron