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X-ray and ultrasound findings in calcinosis cutis
Abhinav Aggarwal1, Nidhi Bhatnagar2, Akshay Kapila2, Preeti Sharma2, Ankit Dubey2
1 Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Heart Center, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
2 Department of Radiology, Mata Chanan Devi Hospital, New Delhi, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Abhinav Aggarwal
Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Heart Center, University of Leipzig, Leipzig
Germany
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/LJMS.LJMS_65_18
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Deposition of calcium and phosphorus in cutaneous or subcutaneous tissues is termed as calcinosis cutis. Clinical presentation extends from induration of skin to nodular swellings. The clinical presentation can lead to formulation of faulty diagnosis like infective etiology. Use of imaging modalities is often required to formulate correct diagnosis. We describe two cases of calcinosis cutis occurring in neonates.
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