Sclerosis of hallux phalanx

MedGen UID:: 866580
•Concept ID:: C4020926
•: Anatomical Abnormality

Synonyms:	Increased bone density in big toe bone; Sclerosis of the phalanges of the hallux

HPO:	HP:0100930

Definition

An elevation in bone density in one or more phalanges of the big toe. Sclerosis is normally detected on a radiograph as an area of increased opacity. [from HPO]

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CClinical test, RResearch test, OOMIM, GGeneReviews, VClinVar

CROGVSclerosis of hallux phalanx

Abnormal bone structure
- Abnormal bone ossification
  - Abnormality of bone mineral density
    - Increased bone mineral density
      - Sclerosis of foot bone
        Sclerosis of toe phalanx
        Sclerosis of hallux phalanx
        Patchy sclerosis of hallux phalanx
        Sclerosis of the 1st metatarsal
        Patchy sclerosis of the 1st metatarsal

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Osteoid osteoma of the great toe.

Hattori H, Takase K, Morohashi A
Orthopedics 2011 Aug 8;34(8):e432-5. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20110627-33. PMID: 21815591

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Sclerosis of hallux phalanx

Definition

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Recent clinical studies

Therapy

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