ISSN:
1434-9949
Keywords:
Arthritis
;
Joints Calcification
;
Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Subcutaneous and periarticular dystrophic calcifications are well known to be associated with progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS). On the other hand, calcifications inside the joints are very rarely reported. We report a new case of this unusual complication of PSS. The observation of the complete radiological follow-up led us to propose a mechanical rather than a purely inflammatory pathogenetic mechanism of this complication.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02032367