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What is your differential for a patient presenting with multiple digits affected by flexor tenosynovitis, dupuytren's, and no evidence of peripheral inflammatory arthritis?

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Other than idiopathic Dupuytren's and recreational or occupational flexor tenosynovitis, I would look for underlying thyroid disorders that can induce trigger finger with some palmar fascia and tendon thickening, and also diabetic cheiroarthropathy. There are several musculoskeletal complications se...

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