[Tumoral calcinosis in childhood]

In 1943, Inclan described for the first time tumoral calcinosis as a disease of its own. More than 80 examples of these lesions were described in the literature under different names. Tumoral calcinosis is a rare disease characterized by massive deposition of calcium phosphate in the soft tissue of large joints pathogenesis is unclear. The microscopic characterization shows a complex composition of phospholipids with deposits of hydroxyapatite. An infiltration of the surrounding tissue with giant cells, histiocytes and lymphocytes were often found. Complete excision of the tumor is the treatment of choice.