Acute calcific tendinitis in children.
Acute calcific tendinitis is uncommon in children. Clinical manifestations are similar to those in adults. The abrupt onset, functional impairment, and frequent presence of fever suggest an infection. Radiographic findings establish the diagnosis, obviating the need for further investigations.
Lassoued
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Rheumatology and Functional Rehabilitation Department, General Hospital, Cahors, France.
Billey
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Millet
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Henia
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D000208:Acute Disease; D001132:Arm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*