Distal phalangeal tuft resorption is seen in: (A) Hypoparathyroidism, (B) Psoriaticarthropathy, (C) SLE, (D) Hyperthyroidism
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., Psoriatic arthropathy Acro-osteoivsiso Acro-osteolysis is the term used to describe resorption of the distal phalangeal tufts. Causes are : -i) Sclerodermav) Trauma & thermal injuryii) Hyperparathyroidismvi) Epidermalysis bullosaiii) Arthropathy (RA, Psoriasis)vii) Neuropathy (diabetes, syringomyelia)iv) Raynaud's