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Fingertip calcinosis cutis.

S Cambiaghi1, D Imondi, S Gangi

  • 1Istituto di Scienze Dermatologiche, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore, Milan, Italy. stefanodoc@tiscalinet.it

Cutis
|January 4, 2001
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This study reports a rare case of fingertip calcinosis cutis in an infant, characterized by periodic elimination of calcified nodules. The condition was likely caused by neonatal intensive care-related venous obstruction and subsequent ischemic damage.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatology

Background:

  • Calcinosis cutis is a rare disorder involving abnormal calcium phosphate deposition in the skin.
  • Skin calcifications in children can be peculiar and sometimes iatrogenic.
  • Understanding the etiology of pediatric calcinosis cutis is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.

Observation:

  • An unusual case of a neonate presenting with periodic transepidermal elimination of calcified nodules from the fingertips.
  • The infant required intensive care during the neonatal period.
  • The calcified nodules were observed exclusively on the fingertips.

Findings:

  • Fingertip calcinosis cutis was diagnosed in the infant.
  • The condition was likely a consequence of ischemic damage.

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  • Venous obstruction during neonatal intensive care is the suspected cause of the ischemic damage.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights a potential iatrogenic cause of calcinosis cutis in neonates.
    • It underscores the importance of monitoring for skin complications following intensive neonatal care.
    • Further research into the mechanisms of iatrogenic calcinosis cutis may improve patient outcomes.