Extensor tendon rupture related to calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition disease.
We report a case of rupture of the extensor tendons at the wrist shown histologically to be related to calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition disease. This cause for extensor tendon rupture has not previously been described.
Binder
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Department of Rheumatology, Whittington Hospital, Highgate Hill, London.
Sheppard
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MN
Paice
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D000368:Aged; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D002131:Calcium Pyrophosphate / Q000378:metabolism*; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D003460:Crystallization; D011756:Diphosphates / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000473:pathology; D013585:Synovitis / Q000209:etiology; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D011756:Diphosphates; D002131:Calcium Pyrophosphate