Presentation
Bilateral elbow pain and swelling
Patient Data
Bilateral extensive soft tissue calcification posterior to the elbow joint around the insertion of triceps. US confirmed that it was extra-articular. Limitation of extension at the elbow.
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There has been significant reduction in the soft tissue calcification over the series of films.
Case Discussion
Initial radiographs demonstrate large volume bilateral soft tissue calcification.
A diagnosis of tumoral calcinosis was made and steroid therapy commenced. Over the series of films over 6 months, there is marked reduction in the amount of soft tissue calcification, with a greater degree of improvement on the right.