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Surgical Management of Tumoral Calcinosis of the Hand: A Case Report.

Authors :
Gonte MR
Brooks C
Klomparens K
Greenberg Y
Janevski P
Source :
Journal of hand and microsurgery [J Hand Microsurg] 2024 May 14; Vol. 16 (2), pp. 100046. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 14 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Primary tumoral calcinosis is a rare and benign condition characterized by calcium salt deposition in periarticular soft tissues. It typically presents as a firm, rubbery mass that arises around large joints. While an estimated 250 cases have been described since its discovery, very few cases have been identified in the hand. We present a case of multiple calcified masses in the hand, one of which required meticulous dissection from a digital neurovascular bundle, and our technique for surgical excision. We present this case to lower the threshold for clinical suspicion of tumoral calcinosis for patients who present with a soft tissue mass in the hand. Furthermore, we recommend prompt surgical excision due to low success rates of alternative treatment options and to prevent potential neurovasculature or tendon injury.<br /> (Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Society for Indian Hand Surgery and Micro Surgeons.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0974-3227
Volume :
16
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of hand and microsurgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38855518
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1771230