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A large area of calcinosis cutis on the heel of the palm
Keywords: Cutaneous calcification, Large yellow-white oval nodule, Male, Palmar hand
The deposition of calcium in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles and visceral organs is known as calcinosis. This condition commonly occurs in the skin, where it is known as calcinosis cutis or cutaneous calcification.
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