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What causes Dupuytren’s nodule?
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Dupuytren's contracture, also known as Dupuytren's disease, is a hand deformity that causes the tissue beneath the surface of the hand to thicken and contract. Evidence of Dupuytren's usually begins with a thickening of the palm.
Is Dupuytren’s an autoimmune disease?
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The immune system is involved, but not exactly like an autoimmune disease. Because it affects the connective tissues, it is a rheumatic disease, but because there is not yet an effective remedy, treated as a procedure disease. Treatment is for correction of deformity from Dupuytren contracture.
What are the early signs linked with Dupuytren’s contracture?
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Lumps occur on the palm in the initial phase of this disease. During the first stage of Dupuytrens disease, lumps are sore and tender. The presence of nodules that leads to a knotty growth of tissues causes the curling of fingers. At times, these jerks worsen in intensity, leading to difficulties in bringing back the finger to the normal position.