Calcinosis tumoral idiopática: caso clínico / Tumoral idiopathic calcinosis: case report
Rev. méd. Chile
; 118(9): 1017-20, sept. 1990. ilus
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ABSTRACT
A 25 year old Chilean woman of Jewish ancestry developed subcutaneous nodules at the thighs, axillae, elbows and coxygeal areas X Rays disclosed heavly calcified lesions ate these levels. The patient's father had Whipple's disease, her mother and ons brother had early hip ostheoarthrosis and one son had idiopathic pancreatitis. Laboratory studies ruled and inflammatory elements were present on muscle biopsy. However, the diagnosis of polymiositis associated to calcinosis was ruled out. Skin biopsy disclosed calcifications and fat necrosis. After 20 years of follow up, an increase in calcification specially t the pelvis and periarticular regions has been observed. Etiology, differential diagnosis and treatment are discussed
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Calcinose
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Neoplasias
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
1990
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Chile