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Distal lesions may be misdiagnosed as neoplastic or inflammatory masses, and optimal management of isolated distal cords remains uncertain. We present the first histologically confirmed case of DD extending beyond the DIPJ into the volar pulp, accompanied by a systematic review of reported DIPJ-dominant DD. Case Presentation: A 30-year-old right-hand-dominant male presented with a two-year history of progressive flexion deformity of the little finger. Examination demonstrated a 90\u00b0 proximal interphalangeal joint and 55\u00b0 DIPJ contracture. Ultrasound and MRI showed a well-circumscribed soft-tissue lesion along the radial middle phalanx but did not suggest DD. Open exploration via an ulnar digital approach revealed a discrete DD cord extending distally beyond the DIPJ into the volar pulp, closely associated with the ulnar neurovascular bundle. Limited fasciectomy achieved full correction without neurovascular compromise. Histopathology confirmed classic DD. At the twelve-month follow-up, the patient maintained full extension and function with no recurrence. Conclusions: This study reports the first confirmed case of DD extending into the volar pulp and highlights that atypical distal DD can occur even in young patients. Imaging may fail to identify DD in uncommon sites, reinforcing the importance of clinical suspicion. Limited fasciectomy remains safe and effective in the distal phalanx. Recognition of this phenotype or histopathological examination may improve diagnostic accuracy and guide tailored operative planning.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/reports9020139","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,29]],"date-time":"2026-04-29T09:46:11Z","timestamp":1777455971000},"page":"139","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Dupuytren\u2019s Disease Extending into the Volar Pulp: A Case Report"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"9","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-5444-8925","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Ishith","family":"Seth","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Surgery, Peninsula Health, Melbourne 3199, Australia"},{"name":"Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Peninsula Health, Melbourne 3199, Australia"},{"name":"Surgery, Monash University, Melbourne 3800, Australia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Sai-Vignesh","family":"Ashok","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Surgery, Monash University, Melbourne 3800, Australia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0005-3471-8656","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Omar","family":"Shadid","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Austin Hospital, Melbourne 3084, Australia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-4092-182X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Warren","family":"Rozen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Surgery, Peninsula Health, Melbourne 3199, Australia"},{"name":"Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Peninsula Health, Melbourne 3199, Australia"},{"name":"Surgery, Monash University, Melbourne 3800, Australia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Snehal","family":"Shah","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Peninsula Health, Melbourne 3199, Australia"},{"name":"Surgery, Monash University, Melbourne 3800, Australia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,29]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"307","DOI":"10.1016\/j.hcl.2018.03.002","article-title":"Risk Factors, Disease Associations, and Dupuytren Diathesis","volume":"34","author":"Hindocha","year":"2018","journal-title":"Hand Clin."},{"key":"ref_2","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"746","DOI":"10.5435\/00124635-201112000-00005","article-title":"Dupuytren disease: An evolving understanding of an age-old disease","volume":"19","author":"Black","year":"2011","journal-title":"J. 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