Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy mimicking a reactive arthritis: a case report and review of the literature

Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy mimicking a reactive arthritis: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HOA) is a syndrome characterized by abnormal proliferation of skin and periosteal tissues of the extremities. It can be a rare hereditary disease (pachydermoperiostosis) or can be secondary to various diseases, though mostly lung malignancies. Here,...

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Main Authors: Francesco Bozzao, Stella Bernardi, Franca Dore, Lorenzo Zandonà, Fabio Fischetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy
Reactive arthritis
Lepidic predominant lung adenocarcinoma
Periosteal reaction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2068-9

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