[Osteochondromatosis of a distal interphalangeal articulation].
The authors report a case of an unusual site for chondromatosis in the hand: at the distal interphalangeal joint of the third ray. Swelling is the most important sign, without a history of trauma. A study of the literature revealed twelve publications of osteochondromatosis localised to the hand and only five at the interphalangeal joints of the fingers. The authors stress the necessity of a pathological examination and early surgery before joint destruction begins.
Service d'Orthopédie-Traumatologie, Centre Hospitalier Régional et Universitaire, Limoges.
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D000368:Aged; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D002812:Chondroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography
Ostéochondromatose d'une articulation interphalangienne distale (IPD).