Osseous destruction and rupture of the extensor tendon caused by sarcoidosis of the finger

Authors: Ahmet Terzioglu1; Ferruh Bingul1; Dogbrevean Tuncali1; Firdevs Sahin2; Gürcan Aslan1

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery, Volume 38, Number 5, November 2004 , pp. 317-319(3)

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

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Abstract:

We describe a woman with osseous destruction and rupture of the extensor tendon as a result of sarcoidosis in the left third finger with no evidence of systemic involvement. The tendon was repaired and she was successfully treated with prednisone.

Keywords: osseous destruction; extensor tendon rupture; sarcoidosis of the finger

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02844310410027248

Affiliations: 1: Departments of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2: Pathology Ankara Training and Research Hospital Turkey

Publication date: 2004-11-01

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