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Comparative Study of Finger Print Pattern in Thalassemic Population of Vidarbha Region of India


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1 Indira Gandhi Government Medical College Nagpur, M.S, India
2 Government Medical College, Nagpur, India
3 Government Medical College, Akola, India
4 Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Adilabad. Govt. of AP, India
     

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Background: Dermatoglyphics is the scientific study of epidermal ridges. Dermatoglyphics can be used in predictions of genetic disorders since epidermal ridge patterns are under genetic influence. This study attempts to analyze whether any specific pattern exist for thalassemic population of the region or not.

Materials and Methods: A total of 200 cases, 100 each of thalassemia and control were enrolled for the study. Dermatoglyphic prints were taken by "Ink method". Detailed dermatoglyphic analysis was done with the help of magnifying hand lens and ridge counting was done with the help of a sharp needle.

Results: Loop patterns are more in male thalassemics in third and fifth digits. Whorls pattern, Furuhata's index, Dankmejer's index, total finger ridge count and absolute finger ridge count are higher in thalassemics of both sexes.

Conclusion: There are specific differences in the dermatoglyphic patterns in thalassemic patients as compared with normal general population of the region.


Keywords

Dermatoglyphics, Thalassemia, Finger Ridge
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Authors

Lata Omprakash Mahato
Indira Gandhi Government Medical College Nagpur, M.S, India
SS Naidu
Government Medical College, Nagpur, India
KA Rangari
Government Medical College, Nagpur, India
Anil S Rahule
Government Medical College, Akola, India
MSM Bashir
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Adilabad. Govt. of AP, India

Abstract


Background: Dermatoglyphics is the scientific study of epidermal ridges. Dermatoglyphics can be used in predictions of genetic disorders since epidermal ridge patterns are under genetic influence. This study attempts to analyze whether any specific pattern exist for thalassemic population of the region or not.

Materials and Methods: A total of 200 cases, 100 each of thalassemia and control were enrolled for the study. Dermatoglyphic prints were taken by "Ink method". Detailed dermatoglyphic analysis was done with the help of magnifying hand lens and ridge counting was done with the help of a sharp needle.

Results: Loop patterns are more in male thalassemics in third and fifth digits. Whorls pattern, Furuhata's index, Dankmejer's index, total finger ridge count and absolute finger ridge count are higher in thalassemics of both sexes.

Conclusion: There are specific differences in the dermatoglyphic patterns in thalassemic patients as compared with normal general population of the region.


Keywords


Dermatoglyphics, Thalassemia, Finger Ridge

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