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Ivory epiphyses of the metacarpals

MedGen UID:: 870114
•Concept ID:: C4024545
•: Anatomical Abnormality

Synonym:	Increased bone density of end part of the long bone of hands

HPO:	HP:0009191

Definition

Sclerosis of the epiphyses of the metacarpals, leading to an increased degree of radiopacity (white or ivory appearance) in X-rays. [from HPO]

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CClinical test, RResearch test, OOMIM, GGeneReviews, VClinVar

CROGVIvory epiphyses of the metacarpals

Abnormality of the skeletal system
- Abnormal skeletal morphology
  - Abnormal bone structure
    - Abnormal bone ossification
      - Abnormality of bone mineral density
        Increased bone mineral density
        Ivory epiphyses of the metacarpals

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