Secretan's disease is defined as hyperplastic, recurring hard edema of
the dorsal aspect of the hand. Its etiology, pathology and treatment
are unclear. Magnetic resonance images and surgical findings are prese
nted in three patients who fit the clinical findings of Secretan's dis
ease. Magnetic resonance imaging scans with both T-1 weighted and T-2
weighted images showed soft tissue and tendon edema in combination wit
h diffuse peritendonous fibrosis extending to the fascia of the dorsal
interosseous muscles.