Extensive tumoral calcinosis of cervical spine in systemic sclerosis – A rare entity
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Tumoral calcinosis (TC) is a distinct pathology with etiologies ranging from primary hereditary forms to secondary underlying conditions, most common being chronic renal failure. Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is often affected by calcinosis, however limited to the subcutaneous tissue. Paraspinal soft tissue is a rare location for tumor like calcific masses in SSc. This case report describes the imaging features of TC in a female patient with SSc.
Authors: Anupama Chithra, Aruna R. Patil, Uma Karjigi, Kartik Revanappa Kumbhar
Institutions: Apollo Hospitals, Apollo Hospitals, Apollo Hospitals
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405020850