Progressive Acro-Osteolysis of the Fingers

A 63-year-old woman with systemic sclerosis (SSc) exhibited progression of bone resorption in the distal phalanges (acro-osteolysis). This case underscores the importance of adequately managing Raynaud phenomenon, as it alone can drive the progression of acro-osteolysis in patients with long-standin...

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Main Authors: Kenji Yamada, Kotaro Komori, Ryo Hazue, Ryo Rokutanda
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Language:English
Published: American College of Physicians 2025-01-01
Series:Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases
Online Access:https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2024.0633
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description A 63-year-old woman with systemic sclerosis (SSc) exhibited progression of bone resorption in the distal phalanges (acro-osteolysis). This case underscores the importance of adequately managing Raynaud phenomenon, as it alone can drive the progression of acro-osteolysis in patients with long-standing SSc.
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spelling doaj-art-c2c68de2b6664176a900114f488f0c8c2025-08-20T02:11:54ZengAmerican College of PhysiciansAnnals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases2767-76642025-01-014110.7326/aimcc.2024.0633Progressive Acro-Osteolysis of the FingersKenji Yamada0Kotaro Komori1Ryo Hazue2Ryo Rokutanda31Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Kamogawa, Chiba, Japan1Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Kamogawa, Chiba, Japan1Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Kamogawa, Chiba, Japan1Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Kamogawa, Chiba, JapanA 63-year-old woman with systemic sclerosis (SSc) exhibited progression of bone resorption in the distal phalanges (acro-osteolysis). This case underscores the importance of adequately managing Raynaud phenomenon, as it alone can drive the progression of acro-osteolysis in patients with long-standing SSc.https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2024.0633
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