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Calcinosis cutis

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Specialty
  
dermatology

ICD-9-CM
  
709.3

eMedicine
  
derm/66

ICD-10
  
L94.2

DiseasesDB
  
1896

Calcinosis cutis

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.

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Types

Calcinosis cutis may be divided into the following types:

  • Dystrophic calcinosis cutis
  • Metastatic calcinosis cutis
  • Iatrogenic calcinosis cutis
  • Traumatic calcinosis cutis
  • Idiopathic calcinosis cutis
  • Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis
  • Subepidermal calcified nodule
  • Tumoral calcinosis
  • Osteoma cutis

    • Causes

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

  • Trauma to the region
  • Inflammation (bug bites, acne)
  • Varicose veins
  • Infections
  • Tumors (malignant or benign)
  • Diseases of connective tissue
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperphosphatemia

    • References

    Calcinosis cutis Wikipedia
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