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Link between buccal extostoses and Dupuytrens constricture?

Asked by caridgway (6points) March 18th, 2010

I have buccal extostoses. I also have Dupuytren’s contracture. I am wondering if there is any relationship between the two conditions. Might whatever is causing the lumps in my hand also be manifesting itself as growths on my jawbones? My Web search hasn’t turned up anything but maybe I have not asked the question of the search engine properly.

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gorillapaws's avatar

Have you thought about asking a real M.D. instead of someone who plays one on the internet? Something that specific probably isn’t even common knowledge to the average Doctor and would likely need to be referred to a specialist to get a good answer. The collective is pretty helpful, and I’ve been surprised before with incredible answers from experts with highly specialized knowledge, but when it comes to health, the internet is a poor substitute for real advice from a doctor.

caridgway's avatar

I did ask at the dentist and it is on my list for the next time I see the orthopedist but my experience in dealing with medical/dental crossovers is that if there is a possibility that it might be related to a sinus the dentist tells you to go ask a doctor and if you ask the doctor he tells you it is your teeth and you need to see a dentist. I am hoping that someone here has asked the question before and gotten farther down the road than I am right now. Neither of these conditions need intervention, at least not at the current stage, so I am not putting myself in any danger seeking information here. If I do get some information it may give my professionals something to consider.

nebule's avatar

@gorillapaws still it’s always worth asking… a break might be needed here perhaps?

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