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Assessment and Surgical Treatment of Calcinosis of the Shoulder Associated with CREST Syndrome
oleh: R. Manohara, S. J. Breusch
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Diterbitkan: | Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01 |
Deskripsi
We report an unusual case of a 65-year-old lady with CREST syndrome with multiple upper and lower limb calcinosis, who presented with severe shoulder pain and stiffness, with widespread intra- and extra-articular calcinosis, which was refractory to conservative measures. We were able to identify the main cause of her symptoms through serial diagnostic injections as calcific biceps tendinosis. We will discuss her assessment and surgical management and the pathophysiology and various treatment modalities for managing the soft tissue calcinosis in rheumatological diseases.