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Massive soft tissue calcification causing complete loss of extensor tendon function in renal failure.

S L Schenkier1, E Gertner

  • 1Section of Rheumatology, St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center, MN 55101.

The Journal of Rheumatology
|October 1, 1992
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Soft tissue calcifications are common in dialysis patients. A rare tumoral calcinosis-like mass encasing wrist tendons, successfully treated with surgery, highlights the need to manage calcification factors.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Extraskeletal soft tissue calcifications are frequent in patients with uremia undergoing dialysis.
  • Tumoral calcinosis-like masses are an uncommon but serious complication.

Observation:

  • A patient on chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis developed a tumoral calcinosis-like mass.
  • This mass encased the extensor tendons of the wrist, impairing function and mimicking tendon rupture.

Findings:

  • Surgical debridement successfully restored extensor tendon function.
  • Tumoral calcinosis-like lesions can cause joint immobility, pain, and skin ulceration.

Implications:

  • Early recognition and management of soft tissue calcification are crucial in dialysis patients.

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  • Controlling factors contributing to calcification is essential, regardless of surgical intervention needs.