Calcinosis cutis

Calcinosis cutis

Micrograph of calcinosis cutis. The calcification is purple (bottom of image). H&E stain.
Classification and external resources
Specialty dermatology
ICD-10 L94.2
ICD-9-CM 709.3
DiseasesDB 1896
eMedicine derm/66

Calcinosis cutis (or cutaneous calcification) is a type of calcinosis wherein calcium deposits form in the skin. A variety of factors can result in this condition. The most common source is dystrophic calcification, which occurs in soft tissue as a response to injury. In addition, calcinosis is seen in Limited Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis, also known as CREST syndrome (the "C" in CREST). In dogs, calcinosis cutis is found in young, large breed dogs and is thought to occur after a traumatic injury.

Types

Calcinosis cutis may be divided into the following types:[1]:527–530

Causes

Calcinosis may be the results of a variety of causes such as:

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See also

References

  1. James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.

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