Author: Yammine, Kaissar

Source: International Musculoskeletal Medicine, Volume 33, Number 4, December 2011 , pp. 167-169(3)

Publisher: Maney Publishing

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.

Keywords: Pseudogout; Chondrocalcinosis; Acute calcific peri-arthritis; Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease; Hydroxyapatite calcium deposition

Document Type: Case Report

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/1753615411Y.0000000012

Affiliations: Foot and Hand Clinic, Emirates Hospital, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

Publication date: 2011-12-01

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