Gamuts

Excess callus formation

A callus is an area of thickened skin that forms as a response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. Since repeated contact is required, calluses are most often found on the feet and hands, but they may occur anywhere on the skin. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Be Caused by
Battered child syndrome
Congenital insensitivity to pain
Cushing syndrome
Familial callus formation
March fracture
Multiple myeloma with pathologic fractures
Neuropathic arthropathy
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Paralytic disorders
Renal osteodystrophy
Steroid medication
Stress fracture
Unrecognized trauma
May Be Caused by
Battered child syndrome
Congenital insensitivity to pain
Cushing syndrome
Familial callus formation
March fracture
Multiple myeloma with pathologic fractures
Neuropathic arthropathy
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Paralytic disorders
Renal osteodystrophy
Steroid medication
Stress fracture
Unrecognized trauma


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