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Published in: HAND 1/2011

01-03-2011 | Case Reports

Gorham–Stout disease affecting both hands: stabilisation during biphosphonate treatment

Author: Santiago Silva

Published in: HAND | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

The Gorham–Stout syndrome is a rare condition in which spontaneous, progressive resorption of bone occurs. The aetiology is poorly understood. We report a patient with osteolysis of the metacarpal bones in both hands due to an increased number of stimulated osteoclasts. This suggests that early potent antiresorptive therapy with bisphosphonates may prevent local progressive osteolysis.
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Metadata
Title
Gorham–Stout disease affecting both hands: stabilisation during biphosphonate treatment
Author
Santiago Silva
Publication date
01-03-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
HAND / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 1558-9447
Electronic ISSN: 1558-9455
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11552-010-9292-6

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