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Case Reports
. 1988 Jul;13(4):544-8.
doi: 10.1016/s0363-5023(88)80092-3.

Hyperostotic macrodactyly

F Schuind  1 , M Merle, F Dap, C Bour, J Michon
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Case Reports

Hyperostotic macrodactyly

F Schuind et al. J Hand Surg Am. 1988 Jul.

Abstract

There is a rare and special type of macrodactyly that is called the hyperostotic variety. This disease occurs later than the classical forms of macrodactyly and shows massive osteocartilaginous deposits around the joints. A new case is reported. The cause of this disease could be previous trauma.

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