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Calcinosis cutis
Radiograph of the hand in extensive calcinosis cutis showing palmar calcification
Keywords: Cutaneous calcification, Extensive calcifications, Female, Non-clinical-image, Palmar hand, X-ray image
What is calcinosis cutis?
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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