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Skeletal involvement in pustulosis palmo-plantaris with special reference to the sterno-costo-clavicular joints

Hradil E, Gentz CF, Matilainen T, Möller H, Sanzén L, Udén A.
DOI: 10.2340/00015555686573

Abstract

Skeletal scintigraphy was performed in patients with pustulosis palmo-plantaris. There was an increased isotope uptake in the sterno-costo-clavicular area in 16 of 73 patients (22%). The skeletal involvement was further studied by computer tomography showing seven characteristics (including unilaterality) typical of the disease. Clinically, the arthritis is aseptic and benign, and only 9 of 16 patients with a positive scintigraphy complained of juxta-sternal arthralgia.

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