Hypertrophy of the feet and ankles presenting in primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy or pachydermoperiostosis: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Pachydermoperiostosis or primary hypertrophic osteoathropathy is a rare genetic disease with autosomal transmission. This disorder, which affects both bones and skin, is characterized by the association of dermatologic changes (pac...

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Main Authors: Akrout Rim, Bendjemaa Samar, Fourati Héla, Ezzeddine Mariem, Hachicha Imene, Baklouti Soufiene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/6/1/31