Digitopalmar dermatoglyphics in patients with diffuse toxic goiter

Abstract

Dermatoglyphic parameters were studied in 86 patients with diffuse toxic goiter (66 women and 20 men). Palmar impressions were obtained with printing ink by contact method on paper. The position of the axial palmar triradius, skin pattern on the fingers and palm surfaces were assessed, digital and palmar crest count was analyzed. A statistically reliable distal dislocation of the axial palmar triradius and low incidence of patterns on the thenar were detected. Dermatoglyphic parameters characteristic of diffuse toxic goiter indicate that it is a genetically determined disease and may be used in medicogenetic counselling.