title: Subepidermal calcified nodule.
abstract: The subepidermal calcified nodule (SNC), included under the idiopathic cutaneous calcifications, is an infrequent cutaneous process. We report a new case localized on the chin of an 18 month old child. We review the concept gathered from previous literature and we post the possible role which the mast cell may play in the genesis of the said deposits.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vázquez Doval
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Soto de Delás
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Idoate
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Quintanilla
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis / Q000151:congenital* / Q000473:pathology; D002680:Chin / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000151:congenital* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology