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Sclerosis of toe phalanx

MedGen UID:
866586
Concept ID:
C4020932
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonyms: Increased bone density in the toe bone; Sclerosis of the phalanges of the toes
 
HPO: HP:0100924

Definition

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

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVSclerosis of toe phalanx

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Therapy

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

Clinical prediction guides

Lambova S, Batalov A, Sapundzhiev L, Müller-Ladner U
Curr Rheumatol Rev 2013;9(4):268-73. doi: 10.2174/157339710904140417125627. PMID: 26932292

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