[Various cases of calcinosis]

The authors report seven cases of calcinosis, two of which were intravenous (phlebolithiasis) and five subcutaneous. Radiography of the soft tissues revealed in some cases a truly calcareous shealth, the size of which would not have been suspected from a clinical examination. Extensive calcification may be surprisingly well tolerated and results only in torpid ulceration that heals with simple conservative methods. On the other hand, pain and secondary infections may necessitate surgical resection of the calcareous plaques after arteriography.