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Familial calcific periarthritis
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
|August 1, 1983
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This study describes a family with calcific periarthritis, a condition causing joint calcification. Both children were affected in the shoulders, and the mother showed hip calcification.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Orthopedics
- Genetics
Background:
- Calcific periarthritis is a poorly understood condition characterized by calcium hydroxyapatite crystal deposition in periarticular tissues.
- Familial aggregation of musculoskeletal disorders suggests potential genetic predispositions.
Observation:
- A family of four individuals was evaluated for musculoskeletal complaints.
- Both pediatric members presented with calcific periarthritis specifically affecting the shoulder joints.
- The maternal figure exhibited radiological evidence of periarticular calcification in the hip region (left greater trochanter).
Findings:
- The observed cases suggest a potential familial link or inherited component in the development of calcific periarthritis.
- The presentation varied between affected family members, with distinct joint involvement (shoulders in children, hip in mother).
Implications:
- Further research into the genetic and etiological factors of familial calcific periarthritis is warranted.
- Understanding familial patterns may aid in early diagnosis and management of this condition.
- This case series highlights the importance of considering genetic factors in patients with recurrent or unusual presentations of periarthritis.
Abstract:
A family of 4 is described in which both children had calcific periarthritis affecting the shoulders, and the mother had radiological evidence of periarticular calcification near the left greater trochanter.