CUTE CALCIUM DEPOSITION IS characterized by the presence of calcium hydroxyapatite crystals in the soft tissues. 1,2 The condition is frequently misdiagnosed or mistaken for more common conditions. 3 Published literature is replete with reports in which patients both were treated with medication and underwent surgery without need. 1,3e6 With increasing awareness of this otherwise benign condition, unnecessary treatment and/or surgical procedures can be avoided.
PRESENTATION
Acute calcium deposition in the hand and wrist is a benign, self-limited condition. 5e7 It is more common in women and has been noted to be twice as common in women in some studies. 1,3,6,8 The average age at the time of presentation is 45 years (range, 30e60 y). 1,3,8,9 Most commonly, patients are otherwise healthy. 3,10 Clinical manifestations of this condition include rapid onset of swelling, erythema, and restriction of motion. 8,10 The affected site is usually exquisitely
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