Document Type : Case reports
Authors
- Mohammad Eshagh Hosseini 1
- Mohammad Heidary 1
- Seyed Mahmoud Eshagh Hosseini 2
- Samira Alesaedi 3
- Iraj Salehi Abari 3
1 Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2 Amir Alam Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3 1. Amir Alam Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2. Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: Acro-osteolysis is characterized by resorption of distal phalanges of fingers and toes. Plain radiography is the best imaging technique for the detection of acro-osteolysis.
Case Presentation: Our report describes a 38-year- old man with a history of rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease, who presented with shortness of distal phalanges. Roentgenograms disclosed terminal phalangeal resorption in the ?ngers.
Conclusions: All work-ups were normal from tests and surveys for secondary causes. According to longstanding and poor-controlled celiac disease, after excluding secondary causes, we presume that celiac disease is the leading cause of acro-osteolysis in this patient.
Keywords
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