Early onset idiopathic costochondral calcification can simulate costal fracture

Authors

  • Mustafa Akif Sariyildiz M.D. Assistant Professor, Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Diyarbakır
  • Ibrahim Batmaz M.D. Assistant Professor, Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Diyarbakır
  • Fatma Aydin M.D. Assistant Professor, Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Diyarbakır
  • Ibrahim Azboy M.D. Assistant Professor, Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Diyarbakır

Keywords:

cartilage calcification, costal fracture, trauma

Abstract

Costochondral calcification (CC) is uncommon in people under 30 years of age. Age is not the sole factor for development of calcification. Premature costochondral calcification is associated with infections, mineral metabolism, thyroid disease, chronic renal failure, some malignancies and genetical factors. Sexual difference in the human costal cartilage patterns is predictive for sex determination. Radiolucent linear zones in CC may mimic fracture. In this report we present a 16-year-old female patient with CC. Costal cartilage calcification should be taken into consideration in patient with history of subcostal trauma.

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Published

15-09-2012

How to Cite

Sariyildiz, M. A., Batmaz, I., Aydin, F., & Azboy, I. (2012). Early onset idiopathic costochondral calcification can simulate costal fracture. International Journal of Basic and Clinical Studies, 1(2), 69–74. Retrieved from https://www.ijbcs.com/ijbcs/article/view/ijbcs01206

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Case Report

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