Rare diseases · Sign or symptom

Pseudoepiphyses of the phalanges of the hand

HP:0010235

What it means

A secondary ossification center in the phalanges of the hand that is distinct from the normal epiphysis that does not contribute to the longitudinal growth of a tubular bone.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Pseudoepiphysis of the fingers

Pseudoepiphyses of the phalanges of the…

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This page uses the Human Phenotype Ontology (2026-06-23) — Human Phenotype Ontology Consortium, hpo.jax.org. Disease associations from Orphanet (INSERM), CC BY 4.0. Content is educational and is not medical advice.