Tumoral calcinosis, a diagnostic dilemma: a case report

Authors

  • Javed Altaf Department of Surgery, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi, India
  • Tajamul Rashid Department of Surgery, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi, India
  • Musharraf Husain Department of Surgery, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi, India
  • Mohammad Arif Department of Surgery, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi, India
  • Manzoor Ahmad Department of Surgery, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20203130

Keywords:

Chronic renal failure, Hyperphosphatemia, Normophosphatemia, Tumoral calcinosis

Abstract

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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Published

2020-07-21

How to Cite

Altaf, J., Rashid, T., Husain, M., Arif, M., & Ahmad, M. (2020). Tumoral calcinosis, a diagnostic dilemma: a case report. International Journal of Advances in Medicine, 7(8), 1286–1289. https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20203130

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Vol. 7 No. 8 (2020): August 2020

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