Unusual long bone and metacarpo-carpal abnormalities in a case of pseudo-pseudohypoparathyroidism

Clin Rheumatol. 2007 Jul;26(7):1155-7. doi: 10.1007/s10067-006-0279-1. Epub 2006 Mar 31.

Abstract

A case of pseudo-pseudohypoparathyroidism (PPH) with shortening of the left femur and tibia and coalition of the base of the fourth metacarpals with capitatum and hamatum in bilateral wrist joints was presented. Involvement of the fourth digits both in hands and feet were more prominent on the left side, with shortening of the left leg.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple*
  • Adult
  • Carpal Bones / abnormalities*
  • Carpal Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Femur / abnormalities*
  • Femur / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Metacarpus / abnormalities*
  • Metacarpus / diagnostic imaging
  • Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism / complications
  • Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism / pathology*
  • Radiography
  • Tibia / abnormalities*
  • Tibia / diagnostic imaging