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IDIOPATHIC CALCINOSIS CUTIS OF LEFT LOWER BACK
Shaik Ontela Masood*, Mulla Saddar Basha, Vemareddy Ahindra Reddy, D. Veera Bhadra Reddy, S. M. Parvez Mushraf and M. Rohith Reddy
ABSTRACT
Calcinosis cutis is an uncommon disorder caused by an abnormal deposit of calcium phosphate in the skin in various parts of the body. Five types of calcinosis cutis have been recognized according to Etiology dystrophic calcification, metastatic calcification, iatrogenic calcification, idiopathic calcification and calciphylaxis. It is characterized by the deposition of insoluble calcium salts in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, superficial muscles, and tendon sheaths. This case report describes a 54-year-old female patient with numerous dark blue stained amorphous deposits of calcium within dermis and surrounding dermis shows fibroplasia and sparse mixed inflammatory infiltrate. With chief complaints of lesions over the left lower back which have been itching for the last 10 years. We intended to provide the best possible supportive care and treatment to expect good outcomes.
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