Tumoral calcinosis in multiple digits: A case report

Tumoral calcinosis is a rare diagnosis characterized by deposition of calcium salts in peri-articular soft tissue regions. It is divided into primary and secondary varieties. The primary tumoral calcinosis is further divided into two types; primary hyperphosphatemic type and primary normophosphatemic type. The secondary variety occurs in association with chronic renal failure. Biochemical assessment and typical radiographic features help in diagnosis. Mainstay of treatment for primary variety is surgical. Secondary variety is mainly treated by medical measures. Surgical intervention is reserved for patients who do not respond to medical therapy.

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Tumoral calcinosis in child having turner syndrome - A case report

Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging ◽

10.4103/0971-3026.29014 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 349 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A Mukund ◽

L Rawat ◽

A Kumar ◽

GL Sharma

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Turner Syndrome ◽

Tumoral Calcinosis

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Tumoral Calcinosis: Case Report and Review

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1714198 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (02) ◽

pp. 90-96

Author(s):

Piyush Vaghasiya ◽

Lathika Shetty ◽

Molahalli Shantharam Shetty ◽

Muthur Ajith Kumar

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Calcium Phosphate ◽

Elbow Joint ◽

Daily Living ◽

Clinical Presentation ◽

Tumoral Calcinosis ◽

Radiological Imaging ◽

Left Elbow ◽

Calcium Deposits ◽

Reduced Mobility

AbstractTumoral calcinosis (TC) is an uncommon disorder characterized by the deposition of calcium phosphate in periarticular tissues. TC has been a controversial clinico-pathological entity first described in 1943. The calcium deposits are usually present in the large joints such as the hips and shoulders. Patients often present with localized swelling and reduced mobility around the involved joints which interfere with activities of daily living. A 12-year-old boy presented at our clinic with a painful swelling around his left elbow joint with 6-month duration over which the swellings progressively increased. Radiological imaging identified a soft tissue calcified mass present around both elbow joints. Excision and biopsy of the left elbow demonstrated a tumor consisting of myxoid material with multiple areas of calcification with a well-defined capsule. Microscopy confirmed typical features of TC. We present our case report due to unusual clinical presentation noted in this case.

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