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sclerodactyly

Hardening or induration (sclerosis) of the skin of the fingers &/or toes. Etiology: 1) systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) & CREST syndrome 2) insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus 3) trauma 4) drugs (i.e. bleomycin) 5) toxins Diffential diagnosis: - dactylitis (sausage digit)

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sclerosis

References

  1. Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, FA Davis, Philadelphia, 1977
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998 - Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 20 American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2025