Calcinosis cutis: a complication of intravenous administration of calcium glucanate.
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.
Moss
Jeremy
J
Department of Dermatology, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06890, USA. mossj01@yahoo.com
Syrengelas
Athanasia
A
Antaya
Richard
R
Lazova
Rossitza
R
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*
D002125:Calcium Gluconate