The cosmetic and functional deformities induced by thickened folds and furrows are
the main complaints of patients in pachydermoperiostosis (PDP). However, traditional
drug therapy only has a limited effect for its unclear genetic pathogenesis. Surgical
treatment has now become one of the optimal strategies mainly aiming for its cosmetic
improvement. Here we describe a comprehensive management of PDP approached with surgical
procedure thereby showing markedly improved cosmetic outcome. Experientially, the
surgical treatment of PDP is effective and may be preferentially recommended for PDP
patients especially of severe degree.
Keywords
pachydermoperiostosis - surgery - rhytidectomy - expander - autologous tissue padding