<prompt> Tufting of distal phalanx is characteristically seen in?GoutPsoriatic arthrophathyHypoparathyroidismPagets disease  <response>: Ans BTufting of distal phalynx is acroosteolysis caused heterogeneous group of pathological entities:Causes: Remember as Mnemonic: PINCH OF Extremity- as it is almost as if the tip of the extremity is pinched offresorbed Pyknodysostosis Infection-Leprosy Injury-Frostbiteelectric injury Neuropathic-Tabes dorsalls, Syringomyella, Diabetes Cleidocranial dysplasia Hyperparathyroidism Other- Sarcoidosis, Kaposis, Psoriasis Familial disorders Ergot poisoning 