Calcinosis cutis following trauma.
We report an 8-year-old boy who developed dystrophic calcinosis cutis that occurred following trauma. Multiple abrasions were observed in the inguinal folds after a soccer game. Subsequently, multiple papules with soft centers and white particles appeared in the same area. A biopsy specimen showed calcinosis cutis with transepidermal elimination of calcium. The causes of the underlying tissue damage associated with dystrophic calcinosis are discussed.
Larralde
Margarita
M
Department of Pediatric Dermatology, Ramos Mejía Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina. maggie@advancedsl.com.ar
Giachetti
Ana
A
Cáceres
María Rodríguez
MR
Rodríguez
Marcela
M
Casas
José
J
D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012916:Soccer / Q000293:injuries*