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Calcinosis cutis

Introduction

Overview

Overview

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 dogs, calcinosis cutis is virtually pathognomonic for Canine Cushing’s syndrome.

Types

Types

The specific manifestations of calcinosis cutis vary according to the original cause of the symptom. Sub-types include:

  • dystrophic calcinosis cutis
  • iatrogenic calcinosis cutis
  • idiopathic calcinosis cutis
  • metastatic calcinosis cutis
  • calcinosis cutis circumscripta
  • calcinosis cutis universalis
Causes

Causes

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

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Physical Examination

Skin

Idiopathic calcinosis cutis
Calcinosis circumscripta
See also

See also

External links

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