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De Quervains Tenosynovitis Diseases Database

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Description: De Quervain tenosynovitis: Definition(s) via UMLS "Stenosing tenosynovitis of the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons in the first dorsal wrist compartment. The presenting symptoms are usually pain and tenderness at the radial styloid. The cause is almost always related to OVERUSE INJURY or is associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS." Source: Medical Subject Headings, 2007_2006_08_08

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