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A Unique Case of Cutaneous Calcinosis with Transepidermal Elimination
Author(s) -
Majima Makiko,
Kanai Takako,
Ohi Tsunao
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
the journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.9
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1346-8138
pISSN - 0385-2407
DOI - 10.1111/j.1346-8138.1992.tb03230.x
Subject(s) - epidermis (zoology) , cheek , microanalysis , calcinosis , dermatology , calcium , pathology , medicine , calcification , chemistry , anatomy , organic chemistry
A case of cutaneous calcinosis with unique clinical and histological features which occurred on the cheek of a 14‐year‐old girl, is reported. Our case had no abnormal findings in laboratory data. Serum calcium and phosphate were normal, there was no underlying disease, and the possibility of self‐inflicted dermatoses was denied. Transmission electron microscopy and X‐ray microanalysis showed calcium and phosphate deposited around collagen fibers, which were eliminated from the epidermis.