dactylitis (sausage digit)

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Introduction

Inflammation of the fingers & toes

Etiology

Pathology

Clinical manifestations

  • pain & swelling of inflamed finger or toe
  • one or more involved digits
  • generally chronic condition

More general terms

More specific terms

References

  1. Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, FA Davis, Philadelphia, 1977
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, 14, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998, 2006
  3. Weiner, S in: Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001
  4. Dactylitis http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/dactylitis.htm
  5. Wikipedia: Dactylitiss http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dactylitis