Related Experiment Videos
[A case of idiopathic multiple calcinosis cutis]
S Iannello1, M Camuto, A Cavaleri
1Cattedra di Medicina Interna, Università degli Studi, Catania Ospedale Garibaldi.
Minerva Medica
|April 6, 1999
Summary
Idiopathic multiple calcinosis cutis is a rare skin condition characterized by calcium phosphate deposits. This benign syndrome, appearing in childhood, has a favorable prognosis and no late complications.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Calcinosis cutis involves calcium phosphate crystal deposition in the skin.
- It can be idiopathic or secondary to conditions like diabetes mellitus, juvenile dermatomyositis, CREST syndrome, or renal failure.
Observation:
- A 73-year-old woman with a history of childhood-onset calcinosis cutis, diabetes mellitus, and complications presented with multiple skin lesions.
- Laboratory tests revealed normal inflammatory markers, negative autoimmune markers, and no organ-specific auto-antibodies.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with idiopathic multiple calcinosis cutis based on early onset, multiple lesions, and exclusion of secondary causes.
- Idiopathic multiple calcinosis cutis is uncommon, often appearing in childhood or adolescence, and can be sporadic or associated with Down syndrome.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare, benign dermatological condition with a favorable prognosis.
- Understanding the differential diagnosis of calcinosis cutis is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management, even in elderly patients with comorbidities.