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Dieterich's disease: avascular necrosis of the metacarpal head: a case report.

Abstract
The authors report a case of non-traumatic avascular necrosis of the third metacarpal head. This very rare condition is known as Dieterich's disease and has been associated with trauma, systemic lupus erythematosus and steroid use.
AuthorsE Thienpont, W Vandesande, L De Smet
JournalActa orthopaedica Belgica (Acta Orthop Belg) Vol. 67 Issue 2 Pg. 182-4 (Apr 2001) ISSN: 0001-6462 [Print] Belgium
PMID11383299 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Cortisone
Topics
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents (adverse effects)
  • Cortisone (adverse effects)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Inflammation
  • Lung Diseases (drug therapy)
  • Metacarpus (pathology)
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteonecrosis (etiology, pathology)

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