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.

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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.

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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.

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Profichet,

Georges Charles, French physician, 1873–.

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

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