Unusually diffuse idiopathic calcinosis cutis

Clin Rheumatol. 2007 Feb;26(2):268-70. doi: 10.1007/s10067-005-0135-8. Epub 2006 Jan 14.

Abstract

Calcifications in idiopathic calcinosis cutis are most commonly localized to one area. We herein report a 66-year-old woman with idiopathic calcinosis cutis who unusually exhibited widespread calcific deposits. In this report, we will also briefly discuss the pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, and current treatment of this disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Calcinosis / pathology*
  • Calcinosis / surgery
  • Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Skin / diagnostic imaging
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Skin Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Skin Diseases / pathology*
  • Skin Diseases / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome