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Vikas Bhardwaj
Medical Technologist, AIIMS New Delhi
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
**Core Concept**
Dupuytren's contracture is a **fibrotic disorder** characterized by the thickening of the **palmar fascia**, leading to flexion contracture of the fingers. It is often associated with other conditions. The underlying principle involves the **pathological deposition of collagen**.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
The correct answer involves the association with **Peyronie's disease**, which is also a fibrotic condition, and the characteristic **nodular formation and thickening of the palmar fascia**. Dupuytren's contracture typically starts in the **ring or little finger**, not the index finger.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option B:** is incorrect because the index finger is not typically the first to be affected. **Option D:** is incorrect as amputation is rarely required.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
A key point to remember is the association between Dupuytren's contracture and other fibrotic diseases, as well as its characteristic clinical presentation.
**Correct Answer:** C. Nodule formation & thickening of palmar fascia, a/w peyronie's disease