Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Dactylomegaly

Pathology

Also known as: Macrodactyly

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

Dactylomegaly refers to the abnormally large size of fingers or toes. This condition can be observed in cases of acromegaly or as a manifestation of partial gigantism.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

DACTYLOMEGALY (from the Greek dactylos—finger and megalos—large), unusually large dimensions of the fingers or toes, observed, for example, in acromegaly. Dactylomegaly of individual fingers or toes may be a manifestation of partial gigantism. See Hyperphalangy, Hyperdactyly, Brachydactyly.

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“Dactylomegaly.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/dactylomegaly/