Traumatic calcinosis cutis
Traumatic calcinosis cutis is a rare condition characterized by the deposition of calcium in the skin and subcutaneous tissues following trauma.
Pronunciation
Traumatic calcinosis cutis is pronounced as traw-MAT-ik kal-si-NO-sis KU-tis.
Etymology
The term "Traumatic calcinosis cutis" is derived from three words: "Traumatic" comes from the Greek word "trauma" meaning wound, "calcinosis" comes from the Latin word "calx" meaning lime, and "cutis" is a Latin word for skin.
Definition
Traumatic calcinosis cutis is a subtype of calcinosis cutis, a group of disorders characterized by the deposition of calcium salts in the skin and subcutaneous tissues. In this condition, the deposition occurs following a trauma or injury to the skin.
Symptoms
The symptoms of traumatic calcinosis cutis may include hard, painful nodules or lumps under the skin, skin discoloration, and sometimes ulceration. The condition is often associated with significant morbidity due to pain and functional impairment.
Causes
The exact cause of traumatic calcinosis cutis is not known. However, it is believed to occur due to a local tissue response to injury, which leads to an abnormal accumulation of calcium in the damaged tissues.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of traumatic calcinosis cutis is typically made based on the clinical presentation and confirmed by histopathological examination of the affected tissue. Imaging studies such as X-ray, CT scan, or MRI may also be used to visualize the calcium deposits.
Treatment
Treatment of traumatic calcinosis cutis is challenging and often involves a combination of surgical removal of the calcium deposits, medication to reduce calcium levels, and management of any underlying conditions.
Related Terms
- Calcinosis cutis
- Dystrophic calcification
- Metastatic calcification
- Idiopathic calcinosis cutis
- Iatrogenic calcinosis cutis
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Traumatic calcinosis cutis
- Wikipedia's article - Traumatic calcinosis cutis
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