Tumor calcinosis. Review of the literature: apropos of a case
Haddad, S.N.; Ghossain, M.A.; Jebara, V.A.; Roucos, S.; Kharrat, K.; Boustany, F.N.
Revue de Chirurgie Orthopedique et Reparatrice de l'Appareil Moteur 75(5): 340-344
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-1040 PMID: 2682818 Document Number: 339645
Tumoral calcinosis is an uncommon disease of unknown etiology characterized by the presence of single or multiple lobulated, para-articular, cystic soft tissue productions. Hyperphosphatemia is the only biological abnormality which can be detected. The honeycomb roentgenographic pattern is characteristic. CT scan and ultrasound are useful in showing the extra-articular location of the mass. The treatment is surgical and the prognosis is good.