title: CT of dystrophic calcification in subcutaneous soft tissues secondary to chronic insulin injection.
abstract: We describe a case of massive dystrophic subcutaneous calcification in the anterior thighs of a long-term insulin-dependent diabetic.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH, USA.
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Ullman
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dasgupta
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Recht
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Cash
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin