Cavaliere RJ, Lotufo CD, Kruse DL, Sachs BD, Stone PA. Primary Tumoral Calcinosis in a Pediatric Patient: A Rare Presentation.
J Foot Ankle Surg 2021;
59:1313-1317. [PMID:
32962923 DOI:
10.1053/j.jfas.2020.08.017]
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Abstract
Tumoral calcinosis is a benign, progressive disorder characterized by massive periarticular deposition of calcium salts into subcutaneous and deeper tissue layers. While a majority of cases present secondary to underlying metabolic disorders, it can rarely present as a primary, idiopathic phenomenon. We present an atypical case of a pediatric patient with a large, ulcerated pedal soft tissue mass found to be consistent with primary tumoral calcinosis. This was confirmed by histopathologic analysis and comprehensive metabolic workup. The patient underwent surgical excision of the mass, with complete resolution of symptoms and no recurrence after a 1-year follow-up period.
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