Soft tissue calcinosis

Case contributed by Minh Xuan Truong
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

New onset progressive hard subdermal deposits and skin thickening. Background of multiple auto-immune diseases including dermatomyositis, UC, psoriasis, Raynaud's phenomenon and Devic's disease.

Patient Data

Age: 65
Gender: Male

Calcinosis

x-ray

Extensive soft tissue calcifications within the subcutaneous tissues and possibly muscles. No apparent underlying bony involvement. The appearances are in keeping with calcinosis, likely related to the patient's known dermatomyositis.

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