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Popcorn calcification

MedGen UID:
342435
Concept ID:
C1850181
Finding
Synonym: "Popcorn" calcification
 
HPO: HP:6000871

Definition

Popcorn calcifications are areas of amorphous calcifications often with rings and arcs that resemble popped corn kernels in the metaphysis and epiphysis around the growth plate. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVPopcorn calcification

Conditions with this feature

Osteogenesis imperfecta type III
MedGen UID:
78664
Concept ID:
C0268362
Disease or Syndrome
COL1A1/2 osteogenesis imperfecta (COL1A1/2-OI) is characterized by fractures with minimal or absent trauma, variable dentinogenesis imperfecta (DI), and, in adult years, hearing loss. The clinical features of COL1A1/2-OI represent a continuum ranging from perinatal lethality to individuals with severe skeletal deformities, mobility impairments, and very short stature to nearly asymptomatic individuals with a mild predisposition to fractures, normal dentition, normal stature, and normal life span. Fractures can occur in any bone but are most common in the extremities. DI is characterized by gray or brown teeth that may appear translucent, wear down, and break easily. COL1A1/2-OI has been classified into four types based on clinical presentation and radiographic findings. This classification system can be helpful in providing information about prognosis and management for a given individual. The four more common OI types are now referred to as follows: Classic non-deforming OI with blue sclerae (previously OI type I). Perinatally lethal OI (previously OI type II). Progressively deforming OI (previously OI type III). Common variable OI with normal sclerae (previously OI type IV).
Osteogenesis imperfecta with normal sclerae, dominant form
MedGen UID:
78665
Concept ID:
C0268363
Congenital Abnormality
COL1A1/2 osteogenesis imperfecta (COL1A1/2-OI) is characterized by fractures with minimal or absent trauma, variable dentinogenesis imperfecta (DI), and, in adult years, hearing loss. The clinical features of COL1A1/2-OI represent a continuum ranging from perinatal lethality to individuals with severe skeletal deformities, mobility impairments, and very short stature to nearly asymptomatic individuals with a mild predisposition to fractures, normal dentition, normal stature, and normal life span. Fractures can occur in any bone but are most common in the extremities. DI is characterized by gray or brown teeth that may appear translucent, wear down, and break easily. COL1A1/2-OI has been classified into four types based on clinical presentation and radiographic findings. This classification system can be helpful in providing information about prognosis and management for a given individual. The four more common OI types are now referred to as follows: Classic non-deforming OI with blue sclerae (previously OI type I). Perinatally lethal OI (previously OI type II). Progressively deforming OI (previously OI type III). Common variable OI with normal sclerae (previously OI type IV).
Cole-Carpenter syndrome 1
MedGen UID:
1374755
Concept ID:
C4317154
Disease or Syndrome
Cole-Carpenter syndrome is characterized by bone fragility, craniosynostosis, ocular proptosis, hydrocephalus, and distinctive facial features (Cole and Carpenter, 1987). Genetic Heterogeneity of Cole-Carpenter Syndrome Cole-Carpenter syndrome-2 (CLCRP2; 616294) is caused by mutation in the SEC24D gene (607186).

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J Exp Clin Cancer Res 2008 May 31;27(1):8. doi: 10.1186/1756-9966-27-8. PMID: 18577258Free PMC Article

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Etiology

Tan Z, Shek HT, Dong Z, Feng L, Zhou Y, Yin S, Qiu A, Dong L, Gao B, Chen P, To MKT
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Jang BG, Huh KH, Kang JH, Kim JE, Yi WJ, Heo MS, Lee SS
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J Exp Clin Cancer Res 2008 May 31;27(1):8. doi: 10.1186/1756-9966-27-8. PMID: 18577258Free PMC Article

Diagnosis

Tan Z, Shek HT, Dong Z, Feng L, Zhou Y, Yin S, Qiu A, Dong L, Gao B, Chen P, To MKT
Osteoporos Int 2023 Feb;34(2):369-377. Epub 2022 Dec 2 doi: 10.1007/s00198-022-06581-x. PMID: 36456709Free PMC Article
Amorim DMR, Koga GKC, Dos Santos RN, Secundo PFC, de Ávila Fernandes E, Cardili L, Maeda SS, da Rocha Corrêa Fernandes A, Lazaretti-Castro M
Calcif Tissue Int 2023 Jan;112(1):118-122. Epub 2022 Nov 2 doi: 10.1007/s00223-022-01033-4. PMID: 36322168
Park CM, Goo JM, Lee HJ, Kim MA, Lee CH, Kang MJ
Radiographics 2009 Jan-Feb;29(1):55-71. doi: 10.1148/rg.291085126. PMID: 19168836
Guo W, Zhao YP, Jiang YG, Wang RW, Ma Z
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Meyer CA, White CS
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Therapy

Tan Z, Shek HT, Dong Z, Feng L, Zhou Y, Yin S, Qiu A, Dong L, Gao B, Chen P, To MKT
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Prognosis

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Clinical prediction guides

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Park KY, Kim SJ, Noh TW, Cho SH, Lee DY, Paik HC, Ryu YH
J Comput Assist Tomogr 2008 Nov-Dec;32(6):919-25. doi: 10.1097/RCT.0b013e31815abed4. PMID: 19204455

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