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Cracking the calcium code: Diagnosing hydroxyapatite deposition disease

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Acute calcific periarthritis (ACP) of the great toe is a very rare presentation of hydroxyapatite deposition disease (HADD) in an unusual site, often causing acute pain, swelling, and reduced motion of the affected joint which may mimic trauma or infection. Diagnosis can be challenging, which often requires radiological imaging and the treatment is primarily conservative. In this case report, we wish to highlight the features of this rare entity in an unexpected site, that is, ACP of foot in a young female who presented with acute onset pain in the right great toe.

Source: Case Reports in Clinical Radiology

DOI: 10.25259/crcr_67_2024

Authors: Barani Gomathy, Raghul Sugumar, Seetharaman Cannane

Institution: Kovai Medical Center and Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Dermatological and Skeletal Disorders

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404620659