title: Acro-osteolysis and calcinosis in patient with scleroderma: A case report.
abstract: Acro-osteolysis is a rare disease characterized by bone resorption involving the distal phalanges of the hand. We present a unique case of progressive acro-osteolysis of the distal phalanges and articular calcifications in a patient with scleroderma. The calcified deposit in a proximal interphalangeal joint was excised under local anesthesia. The medical treatment was arranged under the supervision of a rheumatologist.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma Surgery, Ajou University Hospital, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Wan-Sun
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.affiliation: Department of Rheumatology, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: So-Yeon
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Yoon-Seong
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Ban
authors.affiliation: Myongji Hospital Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: wind_123@hanmail.net.
authors.forename: Joo-Hak
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D030981:Acro-Osteolysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D050278:Finger Phalanges / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography / Q000379:methods; D045745:Scleroderma, Limited / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D008727:Methotrexate
keywords: Acro-osteolysis; Calcinosis; Finger; Scleroderma