Volume : V, Issue : VI, June - 2015

IDIOPATHIC HYPERTROPHIC OSTEOARTHROPATHY

Dr. A. C. Vaiera Manigandan, Dr. Swathy Moorthy, Dr. Manjunath

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 IDIOPATHIC HYPERTROPHIC OSTEOARTHROPATHY also known as IDIOPATHIC PACHYDERMOPERIOSTITIS is a rare syndrome. It is characterized by the presence of periosteal inflammation and new bone formation, arthritis and clubbing of digits. Thickening of skin of the hands, forearm and legs as well as marked accentuation of facial folds is typical. This is a rare condition often mimicking some other well known conditions like acromegaly and the leonine fancies seen in leprosy. This case is unusual because of the lack of family history and the late age of presentation. A case of idiopathic pachydermoperiostitis of unknown etiology is rare, is reported.

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Dr.A.C.Vaiera Manigandan, Dr.Swathy Moorthy, Dr.Manjunath Idiopathic Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 6 June 2015

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