Hook-like osteophytes
Last revised by Yuranga Weerakkody on 23 Aug 2023
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Citation:
Vadera S, Weerakkody Y, Bell D, Hook-like osteophytes. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 25 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-146835
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Article created:
5 Jun 2022,
Sonam Vadera ◉
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Last revised:
23 Aug 2023,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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Synonyms:
- Hook-like osteophyte
- Hooked osteophytes
- Hook like osteophyte
Hook-like osteophytes describe overhanging bone spurs seen at the metacarpal heads, usually at the radial aspect, and characteristically seen with hemochromatosis, although may be seen in other conditions 1.
Differential diagnosis
Hook-like osteophytes are seen in:
- hemochromatosis: characteristic
Less common 2-4:
References
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