Spontaneous Resolution of Iatrogenic Calcinosis Cutis after Parenteral Calcium Gluconate Therapy in Neonates / 대한정형외과학회잡지
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
;
: 192-196, 2019.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-770039
ABSTRACT
Iatrogenic calcinosis cutis is due to the intravenous administration of calcium gluconate or calcium chloride to treat hypocalcemia. The arthors report three cases of calcinosis cutis with calcifications involving the upper or lower extremities in neonates following the extravasation of calcium gluconate. Three neonates, a 2-week-old girl, 4-week-old boy, and a 4-week-old girl, were consulted for indurated nodules after the intravenous administration of calcium gluconate at the intensive care unit. Complete remission of palpable nodule and calcification was observed on the radiograph at three weeks, four weeks and six months after the initial presentation in each. All three neonates with iatrogenic calcinosis curtis were resolved spontaneously without functional and cosmetic complications. According to enhancement of the patient's cognition about benign disease, a suitable explanation of the disease and avoiding unnecessary treatment through an early diagnosis of iatrogenic calcinosis cutis will reduce a number of potential medical malpractice disputes.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Calcinosis
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Calcium Chloride
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Calcium Gluconate
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Calcium
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Cognition
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Lower Extremity
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Dissent and Disputes
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Early Diagnosis
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Administration, Intravenous
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Hypocalcemia
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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