Synonym(s)
calcinosis circumscripta; calcinosis cutis
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Deposition of calcium salts due to a disturbance in the calcium and/or phosphate metabolism with simultaneous local factors favouring precipitation of calcium salts.
Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.
In primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism, chronic kidney disease, vitamin D-hypervitaminosis, destructive bone diseases, multiple myeloma (see also paraproteinemia, skin changes), sarcoidosis, the milk-alkali-syndrome and in various other diseases. Drugs (lithium, coumarins). Chronic kidney diseases and dialysis are the most common causes.
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Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Symmetrical or linearly arranged, painful, hard, white papules, also plaque or nodular lesions. Risk of ulceration with poor healing tendency.
General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Treatment of the underlying disease. Diet low in calcium and/or phosphate.
External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Treatment of circumscribed calcinoses, see below Calcinosis circumscripta.
Cave! Delayed wound healing and tendency to ulceration even in small wounds (patient education)!
Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.
The term calcinosis metastatica is used synonymously with the term calcinosis metabolica.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Allmendinger M et al.(2014) Calcinosis metastatica in secondary hyperparathyroidism in Vit-D deficiency. Act Dermatol 40: 350-352
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