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Unusual long bone and metacarpo-carpal abnormalities in a case of pseudo-pseudohypoparathyroidism

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A case of pseudo-pseudohypoparathyroidism (PPH) with shortening of the left femur and tibia and coalition of the base of the fourth metacarpals with capitatum and hamatum in bilateral wrist joints was presented. Involvement of the fourth digits both in hands and feet were more prominent on the left side, with shortening of the left leg.

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  1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey

    Zeliha Unlu

  2. Department of Radiology, Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey

    Sebnem Orguc, Gulgun Yilmaz Ovali & Petek Bayindir

  3. Posta kutusu: 141, Manisa, Turkey

    Zeliha Unlu

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Unlu, Z., Orguc, S., Yilmaz Ovali, G. et al. Unusual long bone and metacarpo-carpal abnormalities in a case of pseudo-pseudohypoparathyroidism. Clin Rheumatol 26, 1155–1157 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-006-0279-1

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