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Hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy (HPOA) is exclusively associated with neoplastic conditions.
Hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy (HPOA) is exclusively associated with neoplastic conditions.
False
The presence of a burning pain with swelling and stiffness of joints is a common clinical symptom of HPOA.
The presence of a burning pain with swelling and stiffness of joints is a common clinical symptom of HPOA.
True
HPOA is characterized by a lamellar periosteal reaction visible through imaging techniques.
HPOA is characterized by a lamellar periosteal reaction visible through imaging techniques.
True
Bronchogenic carcinoma is a rare cause of hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy.
Bronchogenic carcinoma is a rare cause of hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy.
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Clinically, HPOA typically affects the proximal phalanges of the fingers.
Clinically, HPOA typically affects the proximal phalanges of the fingers.
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Study Notes
Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy (HPOA)
- HPOA is a paraneoplastic phenomenon, but can also occur in non-neoplastic conditions.
- Imaging shows subperiosteal new bone formation, appearing as a lamellar periosteal reaction.
- Most commonly affects distal phalanges, causing clubbing, but can also occur elsewhere in the appendicular skeleton.
- Clinical presentation includes burning pain, swelling, and stiffness in affected joints.
- A common cause is bronchogenic carcinoma (frequently encountered in medical school finals).
- Pleural fibromas are another known cause.
- Extra-pulmonary causes are less frequent.
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Test your knowledge on Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy (HPOA), a paraneoplastic syndrome associated with various conditions. This quiz covers causes, clinical presentations, and imaging findings related to HPOA, particularly in the context of medical education. Get ready to dive into the complexities of this intriguing phenomenon!
