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| Calcinosis Classification and external resources |
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| ICD-9 | 275.4 |
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| MeSH | D002114 |
Calcinosis is the formation of calcium deposits in any soft tissue.
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Types
Dystrophic calcification
The most common type of calcinosis is dystrophic calcification. This type of calcification can occur as a response to any soft tissue damage, including that involved in implantation of medical devices.
Metastatic calcification
Metastatic calcification involves a systemic calcium-phosphate mineral imbalance, which can be caused by renal failure, milk-alkali syndrome, or other etiologies.
Tumoral calcinosis
The etiology of the rare condition of tumoral calcinosis is not entirely understood. It is generally characterized by large, globular calcifications near joints. [1]
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