Asymptomatic Osteolysis of Ribs and Clavicles in Progressive Systemic Sclerosis |
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| Authors: | J V Bertouch T P Gordon † D Henderson ‡ P M Brooks |
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| Institution: | Department of Medicine, Flinders Medical Centre, and the Rheumatology Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia |
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| Abstract: | Abstract: The association of severe osteolysis of clavicles and ribs in a patient with progressive systemic sclerosis is reported. The disappearance of the clavicles and upper ribs was not associated with any symptoms. The possible causes of this uncommon association are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Osteolysis Progressive systemic sclerosis |
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