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A case of calcium hydroxyapatite deposition in the triangular fibrocartilage of the
wrist is presented. The deposit took the more unusual form of a tumor, posing diagnostic
difficulties. Magnetic resonance imaging was helpful in delineating the lesion, but
could not identify its nature. Surgical excision resulted in resolution of symptoms.
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Accepted:
September 1,
1996
Received:
June 8,
1995
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