abstract: Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HOA) is a condition characterized by arthralgia/arthritis, clubbing, and periosteal reaction. Primary form of HOA is observed at early ages of life and is hereditary in nature. Secondary HOA is more frequently seen in clinical setting and occurs as a result of various disorders including inflammatory and malignant diseases. Regression in HOA may be seen after the treatment of underlying condition. In this report, we presented a case of HOA coexisted with myelofibrosis and reviewed the current literature.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Medicina Física e Reabilitação da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Cukurova, Adana, Turquia. Electronic address: bayramkelle@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Bayram
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kelle
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Reumatologia da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Cukurova, Adana, Turquia.
authors.forename: Fatih
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Yıldız
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Oncologia da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Cukurova, Adana, Turquia.
authors.forename: Semra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Paydas
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Patologia da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Cukurova, Adana, Turquia.
authors.forename: Emine Kılıc
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Bagır
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Patologia da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Cukurova, Adana, Turquia.
authors.forename: Melek
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ergin
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Medicina Física e Reabilitação da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Cukurova, Adana, Turquia.
authors.forename: Erkan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kozanoglu
keywords: Baqueteamento digital; Clubbing; Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy; Interferon; Mielofibrose; Myelofibrosis; Osteoartropatia hipertrófica; Periostite; Periostitis