Cytomorphology of tumoral calcinosis: a case report.

This paper describes the clinical, radiological and cytomorphological findings of tumoral calcinosis in a twelve-year old boy with normal serum calcium levels and simultaneous involvement of the right shoulder and the left hip. The aim of presentation is to highlights the fact that clinicoradiological correlation and correct interpretation of cytologic findings can alleviate patients' anxiety and avoid unnecessary mutilating surgery in this uncommon but completely benign condition.