title: Calcific myonecrosis.
abstract: Calcific myonecrosis is a rare and late sequela of compartment syndrome, which becomes symptomatic years after the initial trauma. We diagnosed this condition in a 64-year old man, 42 years after he sustained a shot-gun wound to the right lower leg. Total excision of a peripherally calcified, cystic mass, continuous with the anterior tibial muscle belly resulted in complete resolution of symptoms. Consideration of the diagnosis is warranted in patients with a history of major injury who develop a soft tissue mass in the traumatized compartment. The treatment of choice is marginal excision.
authors: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Baskent University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: I C
authors: IC
authors: Tuncay
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Demirörs
authors: Z U
authors: ZU
authors: Isiklar
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Agildere
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Demirhan
authors: R N
authors: RN
authors: Tandogan
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D009336:Necrosis; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications