title: Cutaneous necrosis and calcinosis following electroencephalography.
abstract: The authors report 2 children who developed circumscribed dystrophic calcifications at the site of electrode placement after electroencephalographic examination. Deep cutaneous necrosis was a prominent clinical feature. A biopsy showed focal dermal calcification confirmed by a diffractometer analysis of a calcific granule. Cutaneous calcinosis is a possible risk of the usage of an electrode paste containing calcium chloride. Prolonged exposure and damaged skin seem to be prerequisites for this uncommon but harmful condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Hospital of Lugo, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mancuso
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tosti
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Fanti
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Berdondini
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mongiorgi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Morandi
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D002122:Calcium Chloride / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004566:Electrodes; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D002122:Calcium Chloride