Secondary Linburg-Comstock syndrome: a case report

A reverse form of Linburg–Comstock variation with comments on its etiology and demonstration of interactive 3D portable document format

“…According to its histological analysis [ 27 ], the fibrous LCV contains dense irregular connective tissue with numerous nuclei corresponding to synovial hyperplasia. Such observation is in line with a recent clinical case reported by Tasche et al [ 21 ], whereby the adhesion between FPL and FDP-I developed following a trauma, producing a manifestation similar to that of the LCV [ 21 ]. These findings lead to a plausible conclusion that fibrous LCV might be a secondarily acquired structure.…”

“…Despite a large body of research on LCV, its etiology remains inconclusive. While many studies recognized LCV as a vestigial structure [ 2 ], some believe it is secondarily acquired [ 21 ]. In our view, it is most probable that the etiology of LCV is type-dependent (Table 1 ).…”