CT of dystrophic calcification in subcutaneous soft tissues secondary to chronic insulin injection.
We describe a case of massive dystrophic subcutaneous calcification in the anterior thighs of a long-term insulin-dependent diabetic.
Ullman
H R
HR
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH, USA.
Dasgupta
A
A
Recht
M
M
Cash
J M
JM
D000368:Aged; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous / Q000009:adverse effects; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D012646:Self Administration; D013848:Thigh; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D007328:Insulin