Idiopathic tumoral calcinosis

Acta Orthop Belg. 2008 Dec;74(6):837-45.

Abstract

Idiopathic tumoral calcinosis is an unusual benign condition characterized by the presence of calcified soft tissue masses of varying size around the joints. In this retrospective study,clinical data and radiological features of nine cases of idiopathic tumoral calcinosis are reviewed. Imaging features, particularly magnetic resonance imaging findings are detailed.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Calcinosis / complications*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Connective Tissue / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases / complications
  • Joint Diseases / pathology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Young Adult