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What age does costochondral calcification occur?

Radiographic evidence suggests that costochondral calcification, the hardening of cartilage connecting the ribs to the breastbone, is uncommon before the age of 30. This process is a normal part of aging, but a minority of individuals experience it much earlier, a condition known as premature costochondral calcification.

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At what age does costal cartilage calcification occur? A radiological perspective

Radiographically, costal cartilage calcification is generally not evident until after the age of 30, although histological studies show it can begin in the second decade of life. The age at which costal cartilage calcification occurs varies by individual, and this natural aging process follows distinct, gender-related patterns.

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