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Sclerosis of 5th finger phalanx

MedGen UID:
866588
Concept ID:
C4020934
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonyms: Increased bone density in little finger bone; Increased bone density in pinkie finger bone; Increased bone density in pinky finger bone; Sclerosis of the phalanges of the 5th finger
 
HPO: HP:0100921

Definition

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

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