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Which type of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HOA) is genetic?
Which type of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HOA) is genetic?
- Primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (PHO) (correct)
- Acquired hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (AHO)
- Tertiary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (THO)
- Secondary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (SHO)
What causes secondary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (SHO)?
What causes secondary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (SHO)?
- High levels of vitamin D
- Chronic heart and lung diseases (correct)
- Genetic factors
- Excessive calcium intake
What is a characteristic of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HOA)?
What is a characteristic of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HOA)?
- Enlarged ends of fingers or toes (correct)
- Nails that curve upwards
- Brittle nails
- Shortened fingers or toes
Which symptom is more likely to occur in erosive osteoarthritis than in regular hand osteoarthritis?
Which symptom is more likely to occur in erosive osteoarthritis than in regular hand osteoarthritis?
What is a distinctive feature of bone damage (erosions) in erosive osteoarthritis?
What is a distinctive feature of bone damage (erosions) in erosive osteoarthritis?
Which sensation is associated with erosive osteoarthritis in the fingertips?
Which sensation is associated with erosive osteoarthritis in the fingertips?