Presentation
Incidental finding on x-rays.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Dermatomyositis
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Right hip avascular necrosis from steroid therapy. Sheets of amorphous soft tissue calcification.
From the case:
Dermatomyositis
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sheets of extra-thoracic soft tissue calcification
Case Discussion
Dystrophic soft tissue calcifications are seen on x-rays of the chest and pelvis in a patient with dermatomyositis. Note also the right hip avascular necrosis from steroid therapy.