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Ivory epiphysis of the 1st metacarpal

MedGen UID:
869674
Concept ID:
C4024102
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonym: Increased bone density of end part of the 1st long bone of hand
 
HPO: HP:0010021

Definition

The epiphysis of the 1st metacarpal appears hard and dense like ivory. An ivory epiphysis has a uniformly dense appearance on radiographs. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVIvory epiphysis of the 1st metacarpal

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