Calcinosis cutis

Calcinosis

cutis bei kutaner Graft-versus-Host Reaktion nach Stammzelltransplantation: Die Computertomografie (links 3 Schichten axial, rechts Volumen Rendering mit unterschiedlicher Transparenz der Gewebe) zeigt die ausgeprägten flächigen Verkalkungen. Beachte auch die Verkalkung in der V. cava inferior, die als Residuum einer Cavathrombose zu deuten ist.

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Oblique

X-rays of the hands of a 72 year old woman with CREST syndrome in the form of scleroderma and Raynaud"s phenomenon. The images show calcinosis, which is also part of the CREST syndrome.

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Dermatomyositis

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Dermatomyositis

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Calcinosis cutis is the term used for the deposition of calcium salts in the skin and subcutaneous tissues.

Pathology

It is classified according to etiology as :

dystrophic (most common): characterized by normal serum calcium and phosphorus, an underlying disease process induces tissue damage
metastatic: abnormal serum calcium and phosphorus
iatrogenic
idiopathic

It can be classified according to the pattern of distribution as :

calcinosis cutis circumscripta: localized skin and subcutaneous calcifications predominantly around joints and extremity
calcinosis cutis universalis: diffuse involvement of skin, subcutaneous tissues, muscles and tendons