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Heberden's node

Heberden's nodes are seen in the distal interphalangeal joints. They are a sign of osteoarthritis. They are bony outgrowths or palpable osteophytes on the distal interphalangeal joints.

This pathology is more commonly seen in men than women.

Bouchards nodes may also be present.

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