Pachydermoperiostosis is a rare genetic disorder that closely resembles acromegaly. Diagnosis is usually based on distinct clinical and radiological features. Oral etoricoxib therapy showed a good initial response in our patient.
Pachydermoperiostosis (PDP) is a rare genetic disorder with unclear
etiopathogenesis. We report a case of a 38-years-old male who presented
with classic features of PDP. Patient showed a good initial response to
Etoricoxib therapy but the safety and efficacy over long-term use are
yet to be determined in further studies.
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