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Systemic sclerosis

Case contributed by Oliver Hennessy
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Joint pain for investigation.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Extensive soft tissue calcification in a predominantly periarticular distribution.

Acro-osteolysis of the soft tissues of the terminal tufts.

Extensive demineralization of bones.

There are no erosions.

Case Discussion

Periarticular calcification of the hands and feet is characteristic of systemic sclerosis involving the musculoskeletal system.

Other conditions where multiple sites of soft tissue periarticular calcification is seen include:

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