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Pachydermoperiostosis
Pachydermoperiostosis is a rare disorder characterized by clubbing of the fingers, thickening of the skin of the face (pachyderma) and excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). It was first described in 1868.
Pachydermoperiostosis: Three case reports ABSTRACT Three patients with pachydermoperiostosis are reported. All patients presented with moderate pain and swelling in multiple joints unresponsive ... From Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery,
6/1/01
by Bhaskaranand, Kumar
"Klingon Head" A 15-year-old adolescent presented with concerns about the appearance of his scalp (see accompanying figure). The patient wished to know what was causing ... From American Family Physician,
10/1/05
by Raymond T. Kuwahara
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