Published in:
01-07-2007 | Case Report
A rare disorder: idiopathic tumoral calcinosis
Authors:
Gulgun Yilmaz Ovali, Serdar Tarhan, Selim Serter, Petek Bayindir, Guvenir Okcu, Peyker Demireli, Yuksel Pabuscu
Published in:
Clinical Rheumatology
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Issue 7/2007
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Excerpt
Tumoral calcinosis is an uncommon disorder characterized with the deposition of calcium and crystals near the large joints. The depositions are presented as calcified soft-tissue masses that are commonly observed around the hips, shoulders, elbows, feet, and buttocks [
1]. Epidemiology and etiology of tumoral calcinosis are still under discussion [
2]. Renal failure, genetic disorders, and recurrent soft-tissue microtrauma are considered among the major causes. Idiopathic cases as in our case may occur rarely. The x-ray and MRI findings of a idiopathic tumoral calcinosis case located on right hip are presented. …
