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Calcinosis is the formation ofcalcium deposits in anysoft tissue.[1] It is a rare condition that has many different causes. These range from infection and injury to systemic diseases likekidney failure.
The most common type of calcinosis isdystrophic calcification. This type of calcification can occur as a response to any soft tissue damage, including that involved in implantation of medical devices.
Metastatic calcification involves a systemic calcium excess imbalance, which can be caused byhypercalcemia,kidney failure,milk-alkali syndrome, lack or excess of other minerals, or other causes.
The cause of the rare condition oftumoral calcinosis is not entirely understood. It is generally characterized by large, globular calcifications near joints.
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