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Erosive osteoarthritis

Case contributed by The Radswiki
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Bilateral hand morning stiffness.

Patient Data

Age: Postmenopausal
Gender: Female

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x-ray

Multiple views of the hands demonstrates marked erosive changes essentially limited to the distal and proximal interphalangeal joints as well as the first carpometacarpal joint.

Case Discussion

Features are characteristic of erosive osteoarthritis

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