title: Cutaneous calcinosis--an unusual complication of intravenous phosphate administration.
abstract: The case of an 80-year-old woman who developed extensive cutaneous calcification following intravenous phosphate administration is presented. Also the circumstances under which cutaneous calcification may occur are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Mills
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Knight
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D010710:Phosphates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D010710:Phosphates