Broad distal phalanx of finger

What it means

Abnormally wide (broad) distal phalanx of finger.

This term should be reserved for a radiological finding of increased width of the distal finger phalanx (bone). The term Broad fingertip should be used to denote a clinical impression of increased side to side width of the distance part of the finger.

Rare diseases that can present with this10

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Broad distal phalanges · Broad distal phalanges of the hand · Broad distal phalanx · Broad terminal phalanges · Broad, square ends of distal phalanges · Spatulate terminal phalanges