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Stress ("march") Fracture, 3rd Metatarsal
The only radiographic abnormality detected is subtle periosteal reaction in the diaphysis of the 3rd left metatarsal.
No bone destruction is evident.
No fracture is seen.
Radiographic findings in a patient with clinical history of "being on his feet a lot" suggest stress fracture of the...
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A multi-organ disease (chest, bone, GI, etc.) of unknown etiology, affecting F> M.
Immune?
Abnormal collagen metabolism?
Vascular abnormality?
Clinically,
Skin thickening (edema ->fibrosis)
Muscle weakness
Raynaud's phenomenon -- paroxysmal occlusion of digital arteries.
Can be seen as isolated disease of associated with other entities including SLE, RA, dermatomyositis,...
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