Intra-articular apatite deposition in mixed connective tissue disease: crystallographic and technetium scanning characteristics.
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An acute arthritis in a patient with mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) was found to be associated with intra-articular deposition of carbonated hydroxyapatite crystals. A technetium hydroxymethylene diphosphonate bone scan showed intense uptake in the delayed phase scan of the affected joints. Synovial fluid analysis demonstrated uptake of the radiopharmaceutical drug directly onto the crystals.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the rheumatic diseases
دوره 47 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1988