Tumoural Calcinosis

Aetiology

 

Unknown

 

Epidemiology 

 

Rare

Black population

1st or 2nd decade

 

Presentation

 

Painless firm swellings over joints

- very common at large joints 

- hip and shoulder

 

Cosmetic & functional problem

- may ulcerate & discharge

 

Biochemistry

 

Calcium levels normal

Serum phosphate usually high

 

Management

 

Complete surgical excision

- recurrence common