Thiemann's disease. A brief reminder.

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Thiemann's disease. A brief reminder.

Arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Jan 2000

Rubinstein H M

Abstract excerpt

Two brothers with Thiemann's disease are described and the accumulated world literature is briefly reviewed. Thiemann's disease is considered to be a form of idiopathic avascular necrosis of the PIP joints of the hands, with occasional involvement of other joints. The characteristic deformity and...

Topics

Arthritis
Diagnosis, Differential
Finger Joint
Gene Frequency
Genes, Dominant
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Necrosis
Osteochondritis
Phenotype
Radiography
Syndrome

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