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Imaging features in calcinosis circumscripta, a rare type of subcutaneous calcification in localized scleroderma

Authors :
Pratiksha Yadav
Sarabjit Singh Thind
Source :
Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University, Vol 6, Iss 4, Pp 444-446 (2013)
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2013.

Abstract

Calcinosis cutis circumscripta is a rare condition in which abnormal deposition of calcium seen in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, it is associated with localized scleroderma. A 30-year-old female presented with an area of extensive calcification involving the right gluteal region, lateral aspect of right thigh and a small area on left thigh detected on radiograph with atrophy of subcutaneous tissue. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography were done for further evaluation and the findings were of calcification and atrophy involving the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09752870
Volume :
6
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.02c9d3d81e1d46559462f754d32c7978
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-2870.118281