Acute calcific peri-arthritis of the hands

Yammine, Kaissar

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Acute calcific peri-arthritis of the hands

Yammine, Kaissar

URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10725/10975

URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1179/1753615411Y.0000000012?journalCode=yimm20

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1179/1753615411Y.0000000012

Date: 2019-07-04

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Abstract:

Background Acute peri-arthritis in the hands may simulate septic arthritis. Objectives Raising the awareness on this form of arthritis in emergency departments. Case report Five patients having acute arthritis in hand joints with negative blood test results and radiographs showing peri-articular calcification. Conclusion The series is a reminder to include acute calcific peri-arthritis in the differential diagnosis of acute arthritis of the hand joints.

Citation:

Yammine, K. (2011). Acute calcific peri-arthritis of the hands: pseudogout presentation in five cases. International Musculoskeletal Medicine, 33(4), 167-169.