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Hereditary isolated metatarsophalangeal arthritis.
Scandinavian journal of rheumatology - 1 Jan 2011
Nissi R, Perhomaa M, Silvennoinen L, Halonen V, Rasila R, Winblad I, Ignatius J
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To describe a family with 13 members in four generations affected by early-onset isolated painful arthritis limited to the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint but without evidence of generalized joint disease at follow-up. METHODS: A complete family pedigree was constructed and radiographs from the affected family members and their offspring were taken. Laboratory tests including serum measurements...
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