Gull-wing appearance (phalanges)

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The gull-wing appearance (also known as seagull erosions) is seen in erosive osteoarthritis, typically on posteroanterior radiographs. The combination of cartilage space loss, central subchondral erosions, and marginal osteophyte proliferation results in a gull-wing appearance.

  • -<p>The <strong>gull-wing appearance</strong> (also known as <strong>seagull erosions</strong>) is seen in <a href="/articles/erosive-osteoarthritis">erosive osteoarthritis</a>, typically on posteroanterior radiographs. The combination of cartilage space loss, central subchondral erosions, and marginal osteophyte proliferation results in a gull-wing appearance.</p>
  • +<p>The <strong>gull-wing appearance</strong> (also known as <strong>seagull erosions</strong>) is seen in <a href="/articles/erosive-osteoarthritis">erosive osteoarthritis</a>, typically on posteroanterior radiographs. The combination of cartilage space loss, central subchondral erosions, and marginal <a title="Osteophytes" href="/articles/osteophytes">osteophyte</a> proliferation results in a gull-wing appearance.</p>

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