Acromegalic arthropathy of the hand with sesamoid involvement: a case report

Hand Surg. 2002 Jul;7(1):153-4. doi: 10.1142/s0218810402000947.

Abstract

Acromegalic arthropathy may affect the hand joints with characteristic radiological changes. Sesamoid involvement in the hand may be presented with unusual changes. A case of a female patient with characteristic hand joint and sesamoid bone osteophytic changes related to acromegalic arthropathy is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acromegaly / complications*
  • Acromegaly / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Diseases / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Sesamoid Bones*