calcinosis circumscripta

calcinosis

 [kal″sĭ-no´sis]

a condition characterized by abnormal deposition of calcium salts in the tissues.

calcinosis circumscrip´ta localized deposition of calcium in small nodules in subcutaneous tissues or muscle.

calcinosis universa´lis widespread deposition of calcium in nodules or plaques in the dermis, panniculus, and muscles.

cal·ci·no·sis cir·cum·scrip·'ta

localized deposits of calcium salts in the skin and subcutaneous tissues, usually surrounded by a zone of granulomatous inflammation; clinically, the lesions resemble the tophi of gout.

cal·ci·no·sis cir·cum·scrip·ta

(kal-si-nō'sis sĭr-kŭm-skrip'tă)

Localized deposits of calcium salts in the skin and subcutaneous tissues, usually surrounded by a zone of granulomatous inflammation; clinically, the lesions resemble the tophi of gout.

Profichet,

Georges Charles, French physician, 1873–.

Profichet syndrome - calcareous deposits, primarily affecting extremities. Synonym(s): calcinosis circumscripta; calcinosis cutis