Presentation
Left thumb pain
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Hook-like osteophytes



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1. Hook-like osteophytes of metacarpal bones of 2nd and 3rd digits on the radial aspect.
2. First carpometacarpal OA.
3. Chondrocalcinosis of the articular and non-articular cartilage.
4. Arteriosclerotic vascular calcifications.
Case Discussion
Diagnosis is CPPD vs hemochromatosis, although they may coexist.