Dieterich's disease: avascular necrosis of the metacarpal head: a case report.
The authors report a case of non-traumatic avascular necrosis of the third metacarpal head. This very rare condition is known as Dieterich's disease and has been associated with trauma, systemic lupus erythematosus and steroid use.
Thienpont
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital, Pellenberg, Weligerveld, 1, B-3212 Lubbeek, Pellenberg, Belgium.
Vandesande
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De Smet
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D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003348:Cortisone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003348:Cortisone