Does celiac cause acro-osteolysis : a case report study

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Introduction: Acro-osteolysis is characterized by resorption of distal phalanges of fingers and toes.

Plain radiography is the best imaging technique for the detection of acro-osteolysis.

Case Presentation: Our report describes a 38-year- oldmanwith a history of rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease, whopresented with shortness of distal phalanges.

Roentgenograms disclosed terminal phalangeal resorption in the fingers.

Conclusions: All work-ups were normal from tests and surveys for secondary causes.

According to longstanding and poorcontrolled celiac disease, after excluding secondary causes, we presume that celiac disease is the leading cause of acro-osteolysis in this patient.