Thiemann disease, familial form
Thiemann disease, familial form
Definition
Thiemann disease is a very rare genetic necrotic bone disorder characterized clinically by painless swelling of the proximal interphalangeal joints associated with osteonecrosis of epiphyses followed by osteoarthritic changes, with onset before 25 years of age and often a benign course.
Also known as aseptic necrosis of phalangeal epiphyses, osteochondritis of phalangeal epiphyses, Osteochondrosis of phalangeal epiphyses — per MONDO