title: Calcific myonecrosis: keys to early recognition.
abstract: Calcific myonecrosis is a rare, late sequela of trauma occurring almost exclusively in the lower extremity which may be confused with an aggressive primary neoplasm. The platelike mineralization pattern seen on radiographs is characteristic but not widely recognized by clinicians. Three cases of calcific myonecrosis are reported, unique in that two presented for care following infection and that one had extended to involve the muscle compartments of the foot, a previously unreported site.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA.
authors.forename: J Newt
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Holobinko
authors.forename: Timothy A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Damron
authors.forename: Patrick R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Scerpella
authors.forename: Leonard
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hojnowski
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000150:complications*; D003646:Debridement; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D009336:Necrosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents