Young boy with multiple periarticular swellings and discharging sinuses: tumoral calcinosis

Indian J Pediatr. 2004 Dec;71(12):e74-6.

Abstract

A young boy with periarticular nodules and discharging sinuses diagnosed as tumoral calcinosis is described. The case is reported to highlight its rarity and low index of suspicion for this disease. Mechanisms of these solid tumours deposits and their management are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Buttocks*
  • Calcinosis / diagnosis*
  • Child
  • Elbow*
  • Humans
  • Knee*
  • Male
  • Thigh*