Iconographic review
Musculoskeletal imaging
Non-traumatic calcifications/ossifications of the bone surface and soft tissues of the wrist, hand and fingers: A diagnostic approach

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Abstract

In the absence of obvious trauma, the calcifications/ossifications of the bone surface and soft tissues of the wrist, hand and fingers can be challenging and may not be noticed or lead to unnecessary examinations and monitoring. Although these are usually benign conditions and despite a favorable spontaneous outcome, surgical resection may be required and recurrence may occur. In practice, only paraneoplastic syndromes such as secondary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (Pierre Marie-Bamberger syndrome) may reveal a malignant tumor, most often pulmonary. We suggest a diagnostic approach based on the initial clinical presentation (acute pain, chronic pain, growth ± pain) and the radiological features.

Keywords

Calcification
Ossification
Wrist
Hand
Finger

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