title: Sketched x-rays: Calcinosis universalis.
abstract: Calcinosis universalis (CU) is a known complication of dermatomyositis manifesting as calcified nodules and plaques localized in subcutaneous tissue, fascial planes, tendons, or intramuscular regions. We report a case and image of CU in a 9-year-old boy diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM).
authors: Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors: Seyed Behzad
authors: SB
authors: Jazayeri
authors: Mehrzad
authors: M
authors: Mehdizadeh
authors: Abtin
authors: A
authors: Shahlaee
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005205:Fascia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography