title: Calcific periarthritis.
abstract: Although the radiological detection of soft tissue calcification is common and of little clinical significance a number of distinctive rheumatological syndromes are associated with release of certain calcium salts from tendons into the surrounding soft tissues and joints (calcific periarthritis). Research has shown that calcium crystals, too, may be of importance in chronic degenerative joint disease.
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Ryan
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D010489:Periarthritis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*