Fist sign-associated post ambulatory swollen hands

Cohen, Philip R.

doi:10.1016/j.jdcr.2023.04.018

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“…The incidence of POTASH is more prevalent than the number of published papers in the medical literature [ 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 ]. The condition was initially described in 2011 [ 2 ].…”

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“…The condition was initially described in 2011 [ 2 ]. Subsequently, it has only been reported by one of the authors in additional papers [ 1 , 4 , 5 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The asymptomatic swelling continued during the remainder of the race; there was no itching, and no other areas became swollen. He had been a long-distance runner since high school and had run 20 marathons and numerous half marathons; however, his initial episode of recurrent post ambulatory hand swelling occurred about seven years ago, at age 58 years, after participating in a half marathon [ 1 , 4 , 5 ].…”

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“…The hand swelling is asymptomatic and typically begins after an hour of either running or walking. In addition, a positive fist sign is usually demonstrated by the fingers of the affected hands not being able to be clenched into a fist [ 1 , 4 , 5 ].…”

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An Autobiographical Case Series of Familial Post Ambulatory Swollen Hands (POTASH): Hand Swelling in a Man and His Sister While Participating in a Half Marathon

Cohen,

Kurzrock

2024

Cureus

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Post ambulatory swollen hands (POTASH) is an acquired condition characterized by swelling of the hands, thumbs, and fingers following either walking, hiking, or running; no other body sites are swollen. The asymptomatic hand swelling begins in adulthood and recurs after adequate ambulation. A distinctive feature of POTASH that is often present is a positive fist sign demonstrated by the inability of the affected person to clench their fingers into the palm and form a fist. POTASH usually resolves spontaneously within a few hours after stopping ambulation; however, less frequently, it can persist for one or two days. The pathogenesis of POTASH has not been determined. In this case report, POTASH is described in an adult man and his sister. Neither the man's parents nor two of his other younger sisters had POTASH. However, the man's wife also develops POTASH with prolonged exercise; none of the three biological adult children of the man and his wife had POTASH. Therefore, based on these observations, the possibility that POTASH may have an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance and/or may be sporadic is suggested.

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“…The incidence of POTASH is more prevalent than the number of published papers in the medical literature [ 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 ]. The condition was initially described in 2011 [ 2 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The condition was initially described in 2011 [ 2 ]. Subsequently, it has only been reported by one of the authors in additional papers [ 1 , 4 , 5 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%