Gamuts

Thyroid acropachy

Acropachy refers to a dermopathy associated with Graves' disease. It is characterized by soft-tissue swelling of the hands and clubbing of the fingers. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Cause
Clubbing of digits
Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy
Increased soft-tissue interstitial markings
Large hands for age
Localized cortical bone thickening
Polyostotic bone lesions in adults
Spiculated periosteal reaction
Thick heel pad
Thick periosteal reaction along bone shaft
Widespread periosteal reaction
May Cause
Clubbing of digits
Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy
Increased soft-tissue interstitial markings
Large hands for age
Localized cortical bone thickening
Polyostotic bone lesions in adults
Spiculated periosteal reaction
Thick heel pad
Thick periosteal reaction along bone shaft
Widespread periosteal reaction


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