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Preiser's disease
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Preiser's disease Spontaneous osteonecrosis of the scaphoid bone in the wrist.
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Osteonecrosis
See 'Aseptic necrosis'.
Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Wrist
The joint or part of the arm between the hand and the forearm.
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Polyarthritis
Inflammation in many joints - conventionally refers to more than 4 joints.
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Causes limb girdle pain and stiffness. Associated with a high ESR (usually > 40mm/h) and there may be giant cell arteritis in some patients. Mainly affects those of over 60 years of age.
Polymyositis
Inflammatory muscle disease (a connective tissue disease).
Penciclovir
A substance used in the treatment of herpes labialis.
Poncet's disease
Polyarthritis accompanying active visceral tuberculosis.
Preiser's disease
Proteoglycan
A major constituent of cartilage. Protein molecule with polysaccharide side-chains.
Prostaglandins
Molecules produced by the breakdown of arachidonic acid (from cell membranes) by cyclo-oxygenase. Most are inflammatory but some suppress inflammation.
Pseudogout
Acute joint inflammation caused by crystals of calcium pyrophosphate.
Psoriatic arthritis
Arthritis associated with psoriasis. May occur in several forms.
Pulseless disease
See 'Takayasu disease'.
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Osteonecrosis
See 'Aseptic necrosis'.
Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Wrist
The joint or part of the arm between the hand and the forearm.
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Polyarthritis
Inflammation in many joints - conventionally refers to more than 4 joints.
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Causes limb girdle pain and stiffness. Associated with a high ESR (usually > 40mm/h) and there may be giant cell arteritis in some patients. Mainly affects those of over 60 years of age.
Polymyositis
Inflammatory muscle disease (a connective tissue disease).
Penciclovir
A substance used in the treatment of herpes labialis.
Poncet's disease
Polyarthritis accompanying active visceral tuberculosis.
Preiser's disease
Proteoglycan
A major constituent of cartilage. Protein molecule with polysaccharide side-chains.
Prostaglandins
Molecules produced by the breakdown of arachidonic acid (from cell membranes) by cyclo-oxygenase. Most are inflammatory but some suppress inflammation.
Pseudogout
Acute joint inflammation caused by crystals of calcium pyrophosphate.
Psoriatic arthritis
Arthritis associated with psoriasis. May occur in several forms.
Pulseless disease
See 'Takayasu disease'.
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