Hypercalcemia during the resolution of calcinosis universalis in juvenile dermatomyositis.
Dystrophic calcification is seen in more than 50% of children with juvenile dermatomyositis and tends to resolve spontaneously in some patients. Calcinosis universalis is the least common type of calcification seen and rarely regresses. We describe a boy with juvenile dermatomyositis and calcinosis universalis who developed hypercalcemia during spontaneous regression of dystrophic calcification. The treatment and possible mechanisms of this complication are discussed.
Ostrov
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Pediatric Rheumatology Center, Children's Seashore House, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Goldsmith
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DP
Eichenfield
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AH
Athreya
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BH
D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000652:urine; D002118:Calcium / Q000652:urine; D002648:Child; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D007866:Leg / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D010388:Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous
D002118:Calcium