Trochlear apparatus calcification
Last revised by Yuranga Weerakkody on 2 Jan 2022
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Knipe H, Weerakkody Y, Luong D, et al. Trochlear apparatus calcification. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Aug 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-46195
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26 Jun 2016,
Henry Knipe ◉
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2 Jan 2022,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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- Trochlear calcification
- Calclfication of the trochlear apparati
- Trochlear apparati calcification
- Calcification of the trochlear apparatus
Trochlear apparatus calcification in the orbit is a common incidental finding on CT of the head, found in ~12.5% of patients. Some studies have suggested an association with diabetes mellitus in younger patients 3. An association has also been demonstrated with autoimmune disease and elevated ALP 1,2.
References
- 1. Buch K, Nadgir RN, Tannenbaum AD et-al. Clinical significance of trochlear calcifications in the orbit. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2014;35 (3): 573-7. doi:10.3174/ajnr.A3697 - Pubmed citation
- 2. Ko SJ, Kim YJ. Incidence of calcification of the trochlear apparatus in the orbit. Korean J Ophthalmol. 2010;24 (1): 1-3. doi:10.3341/kjo.2010.24.1.1 - Free text at pubmed - Pubmed citation
- 3. Hart BL, Spar JA, Orrison WW. Calcification of the trochlear apparatus of the orbit: CT appearance and association with diabetes and age. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1992;159 (6): 1291-4. doi:10.2214/ajr.159.6.1442404 - Pubmed citation