title: Calcinosis cutis resulting from percutaneous penetration and deposition of calcium.
abstract: A case of localized calcinosis cutis of the hands and fingers is described in an oil field worker with normal serum calcium and phosphorus levels. The proposed mechanism consists of percutaneous penetration and subsequent deposition of calcium from the daily exposure to industrial drilling fluids containing calcium salts.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology*; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009790:Occupations; D010578:Petroleum; D012869:Skin Absorption; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D010578:Petroleum; D002118:Calcium