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Jones J, Campos A, Weerakkody Y, et al. Soft tissue calcification. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 30 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-15072
Soft tissue calcification is commonly seen and caused by a wide range of pathology.
Differential diagnosis
There is a wide range of causes of soft tissue calcification 1:
An 85-year-old female presents with bilateral hand pain. X-rays were taken. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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