Encyclopedia of Diagnostic Imaging

2008 Edition
| Editors: Albert L. Baert

Primary Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-35280-8_2026

A rare hereditary or idiopathic disease characterized by thickening of the skin (pachydermia), periostitis, arthritis, and bilateral clubbing of the digits on the hands and feet.

 Hypertrophic, Osteoarthropathy

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