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Primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy

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In this article a family with five members suffering from primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (PHO) is reported. Our cases are characterized by swollen and painful joints and clubbing of distal phalanges of hands and feet. The diagnosis made upon radiological and clinical findings.

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Diren, H.B., Kutluk, M.T., Karabent, A. et al. Primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy. Pediatr Radiol 16, 231–234 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02456293

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