A Case of Idiopathic Calcinosis Universalis / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 1313-1316, 2004.
Article
Dans Coréen
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-109653
ABSTRACT
Calcinosis cutis results from deposits of calcium and phosphorus in the skin. Calcinosis cutis may be divided into four major categories dystrophic, metastatic, idiopathic and iatrogenic. A 19-year-old female presented with multiple brown or skin-colored, stony hard plaques on the face, trunk, arm and thigh for 18 months. She did not have any familial and medical history. None of the laboratory findings, including serum calcium, phosphate and autoantibodies for connective tissue disease, was significant. X-ray examination of bones evidenced multiple reticulated heterotrophic calcifications and whole body bone scan evidenced increased radiotracer uptake according to cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue. This case is compatible with idiopathic calcinosis universalis. Treatment with diltiazem was started.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Phosphore
/
Bras
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Peau
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Autoanticorps
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Cuisse
/
Calcinose
/
Diltiazem
/
Calcium
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Maladies du tissu conjonctif
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Tissu sous-cutané
Limites du sujet:
Femelle
/
Humains
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Année:
2004
Type:
Article
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