Idiopathic phalangeal acro-osteolysis
Synonyms: Idiopathic phalangeal acroosteolysis
A rare bone disease characterized by bone resorption affecting the distal phalanx most commonly the terminal tuft in the absence of a known cause. Patients present with shortening of the affected fingers or toes associated with nail abnormalities (dystrophic or hypertrophic nails) and skin changes (such as ulceration or pigment anomalies).
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