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Trochlear apparatus calcification

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Alleged assault. Facial pain.

Patient Data

Age: 35
Gender: Male

Bilateral trochlear apparatus calcification. 

Case Discussion

Trochlear apparatus calcification is a common finding. In one large series of ~1000 patients it was seen in 13% of patients. There is no statistically significant association with diabetes but there is one with autoimmune disease and elevated ALP. 

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