title: Calcinosis cutis: a complication of intravenous administration of calcium glucanate.
abstract: Calcinosis cutis, the deposition of calcium in the dermis, can be dystrophic, metastatic, iatrogenic, or idiopathic. Here, we describe a case of iatrogenic calcinosis cutis secondary to extravasation of an intravenous calcium-containing solution in a child. We also review the literature regarding the pathogenic mechanisms involved in the development of calcinosis cutis after extravasation injuries. While iatrogenic calcinosis cutis is generally a benign entity, it is important to recognize its unique clinical and histopathologic presentation to avoid complications from misdiagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06890, USA. mossj01@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Jeremy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moss
authors.forename: Athanasia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Syrengelas
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Antaya
authors.forename: Rossitza
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lazova
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology*; D002125:Calcium Gluconate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D002125:Calcium Gluconate