Periarticular hand hydroxyapatite deposition after corticosteroid injections.
Four cases of periarticular calcifications chronologically related to deposteroid injections of small joints of the hands are presented. The calcifications were excised and documented to contain hydroxyapatite by x-ray diffraction analysis.
Gerster
J C
JC
Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Center, University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Fallet
G H
GH
D002114:Calcinosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000378:metabolism*; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites / Q000378:metabolism*; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000378:metabolism; D008875:Middle Aged
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006882:Hydroxyapatites