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Pustular osteoarthropathy and its differential diagnosis
R Wetzel1, B Gondolph-Zink, W Puhl
1Orthopädische Klinik und Querschnittgelähmtenzentrum im RKU, Forschungs- und Lehrbereich, Universität Ulm, Federal Republic of Germany.
International Orthopaedics
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Pustular osteoarthropathy, a rare condition combining bone and skin issues, is more common in the Far East. Early diagnosis is challenging due to variable symptom onset.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology and Dermatology
- Skeletal and Cutaneous Manifestations
Background:
- Pustular osteoarthropathy (PO) is a rare condition characterized by costo-sternoclavicular hyperostosis and palmo-plantar pustulosis.
- It may also involve hyperostotic spondylosis and spondylarthritis.
- PO is more prevalent in the Far East compared to the Western hemisphere, with limited reported cases.