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Hunar K Ghai1, Sandhya Suresh2, Ram Prasad Elumalai2
1General Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IND.
Cureus
|July 16, 2024
Summary
Pachydermoperiostosis, a rare hereditary disorder causing skin thickening and bone abnormalities, can lead to end-stage kidney disease. This case highlights chronic tubulointerstitial disease as a likely cause of renal dysfunction in affected individuals.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Genetics
- Dermatology
Background:
- Pachydermoperiostosis (Touraine-Solente-Golé syndrome) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by skin thickening (pachydermia), bone abnormalities (periostosis), and digital clubbing (acropachy).
- While primarily affecting the skin and bones, systemic complications can arise, necessitating comprehensive patient management.
Keywords:
complementary and alternative medicinesend-stage renal disease (esrd)etoricoxibosteoarthropathypachydermoperiostosisMore Related Videos
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