Pediatric acro-osteolysis

Discussion:

Acro-osteolysis, osteolysis of the distal phalanges of the hands, is associated with distal digital ischemia, digital calcinosis, and severe sensory neuropathy 1. Scleroderma, a rare pediatric condition, is the cause in our case 2.

This case was submitted with supervision and input from:
Soni C. Chawla, M.D.
Health Sciences Clinical Professor,
Department of Radiological Sciences,
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Attending Pediatric Radiologist,
Olive View - UCLA Medical Center.

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