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Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy and pulmonary tuberculosis
Tubercle
|September 1, 1986
Summary
Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy is a rare complication of pulmonary tuberculosis. This condition may indicate severe or fulminant tuberculosis disease.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Pulmonology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HOA) is a syndrome characterized by clubbing, arthritis, and periostosis.
- It is often associated with intrathoracic malignancies but can occur with other chronic conditions.