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Case report: thyroid acropachy in a single digit

M E Chapman1, I Beggs, P S Wu

  • 1Department of Radiology, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Clinical Radiology
|January 1, 1993
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Florid thyroid acropachy, a rare condition, can affect a single bone. This case highlights its potential to be misdiagnosed as malignancy.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Rheumatology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Thyroid acropachy is a rare manifestation of autoimmune thyroid disease, often associated with Graves' disease.
  • It typically presents with digital clubbing, swelling, and periosteal new bone formation.
  • While usually affecting multiple bones, isolated involvement can occur.

Observation:

  • A unique case of florid thyroid acropachy localized to a single bone is presented.
  • The radiographic and clinical presentation mimicked a malignant bone lesion.
  • This underscores the importance of considering extraskeletal causes in bone pathology.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination confirmed thyroid acropachy without evidence of malignancy.
  • The florid nature of the bone changes in this single-site presentation is noteworthy.

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  • Differential diagnosis included osteosarcoma and other primary bone malignancies.

    • Implications:

    • This case emphasizes the need for a broad differential diagnosis in bone lesions.
    • Awareness of thyroid acropachy's potential to mimic malignancy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
    • Early recognition can prevent unnecessary aggressive interventions for presumed bone cancer.