Case Report
Year : 2024 | Volume : 8 | Issue : 1 | Page : 01-04
Idiopathic Calcinosis Cutis of the left great toe-A case report
Choudhari Nidhi1, Meghashree Vishwantha1*, Subramanian Vidhya1, Ramamurthy Vedhachalam1
Department of Pathology, A.C.S. Medical College & Hospitals, Chennai, India.
Address for correspondence:
Meghashree V,
Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, A.C.S. Medical College & Hospitals, Chennai, India.
Email: meghavishwanth@gmail.com
Abstract
Calcinosis cutis, a rare benign disorder, entails systemic calcium deposition in soft tissues, often associated with autoimmune and renal disorders. Its pathophysiology varies across five main types: dystrophic, metastatic, idiopathic, iatrogenic, and calciphylaxis. Dystrophic calcification, the most prevalent type, correlates with normal calcium and phosphorus levels alongside autoimmune diseases. Conversely, metastatic calcification arises from abnormal serum calcium and phosphorus levels. Idiopathic calcification manifests without underlying tissue damage or abnormal laboratory values. Iatrogenic calcification is triggered by substances containing calcium or phosphate. Calciphylaxis involves vessel calcification and is linked to chronic renal failure and dialysis. A 19-year-old female presented with pain and swelling on the plantar aspect of her left great toe, diagnosed as unilateral idiopathic calcinosis cutis. A comprehensive diagnostic approach, including histopathological, radiological, and blood investigations, is crucial for effective management. The study aimed to spotlight idiopathic cutaneous calcinosis, emphasizing its accurate diagnosis through clinical, pathological, and metabolic correlation. Surgical excision offers a complete cure for this rare condition, leading to an excellent prognosis.
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How to cite this article: Nidhi, C., Vishwantha, M., Vidhya, S., & Vedhachalam, R. (2024). Idiopathic Calcinosis Cutis of the left great toe-A case report. International Journal of Clinicopathological Correlation, 8(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjclinicopatholcorrel.v8i1.1008
