Calcinosis cutis

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Calcinosis cutis Classification and external resources
Calcinosis cutis in a dog with Cushing's syndrome
ICD-10	L94.2
ICD-9	709.3
DiseasesDB	1896
eMedicine	derm/66

Calcinosis cutis (or cutaneous calcification) is a type of calcinosis wherein calcium deposits form in the skin. A variety of factors can result in this condition. The most common source is dystrophic calcification, which occurs in soft tissue as a response to injury. In dogs, calcinosis cutis is virtually pathognomonic for Canine Cushing's syndrome.

Contents 1 Types 2 Causes 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Types

The specific manifestations of calcinosis cutis vary according to the original cause of the symptom. Sub-types include:

• dystrophic calcinosis cutis
• iatrogenic calcinosis cutis
• idiopathic calcinosis cutis
• metastatic calcinosis cutis
• calcinosis cutis circumscripta
• calcinosis cutis universalis

[edit] Causes

Calcinosis may be the results of a variety of causes such as:

• Trauma to the region
• Inflammation (bug bites, acne)
• Varicose veins
• Infections
• Tumors (malignant or benign)
• Diseases of connective tissue
• Hypercalcemia
• Hyperphosphatemia

[edit] See also

• calcinosis

[edit] External links

• http://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/CalCut01.htm

v • d • e Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (integumentary system) (L, 680-709) Infections Staphylococcus (Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, Impetigo, Boil, Carbuncle) - Cellulitis (Paronychia) - Acute lymphadenitis - Pilonidal cyst - Corynebacterium (Erythrasma) Bullous disorders Pemphigus - Pemphigoid (Bullous pemphigoid) - Dermatitis herpetiformis Dermatitis and eczema Atopic dermatitis - Seborrhoeic dermatitis (Dandruff, Cradle cap) - Diaper rash - Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis - Contact dermatitis - Erythroderma - Lichen simplex chronicus - Prurigo nodularis - Itch - Pruritus ani - Nummular dermatitis - Dyshidrosis - Pityriasis alba Papulosquamous disorders Psoriasis (Psoriatic arthritis) - Parapsoriasis (Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta, Pityriasis lichenoides chronica, Lymphomatoid papulosis) - Pityriasis rosea - Lichen planus - Pityriasis rubra pilaris - Lichen nitidus Urticaria and erythema Urticaria (Dermatographic urticaria, Cholinergic urticaria) - Erythema (Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Erythema nodosum, Erythema annulare centrifugum, Erythema marginatum) Radiation-related disorders Sunburn - Actinic keratosis - Polymorphous light eruption - Radiodermatitis - Erythema ab igne Disorders of skin appendages Nail Ingrown nail - Onychogryposis - Beau's lines - Yellow nail syndrome - Leukonychia Hair hair loss: Alopecia areata (Alopecia totalis, Alopecia universalis, Ophiasis) - Androgenic alopecia - Hypotrichosis - Telogen effluvium - Traction alopecia - Lichen planopilaris - Trichorrhexis nodosa other follicular disorders: Hypertrichosis (Hirsutism) - Acne vulgaris - Rosacea (Perioral dermatitis, Rhinophyma) - follicular cysts (Epidermoid cyst, Sebaceous cyst, Steatocystoma multiplex) - Pseudofolliculitis barbae - Hidradenitis suppurativa - Folliculitis Sweat glands eccrine (Miliaria, Anhidrosis) - apocrine (Body odor, Chromhidrosis, Fox-Fordyce disease) Other pigmentation disorder (Vitiligo, Melasma, Freckle, Café au lait spot, Lentigo/Liver spot, Acanthosis nigricans) keratosis (Seborrheic keratosis, Callus) - other epidermal thickening (Ichthyosis acquisita, Palmoplantar keratoderma) skin ulcer (Pyoderma gangrenosum, Bedsore) atrophic (Lichen sclerosus, Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans) necrobiosis (Granuloma annulare, Necrobiosis lipoidica) - other granuloma (Granuloma faciale, Pyogenic granuloma) vasculitis (Livedoid vasculitis, Erythema elevatum diutinum) Keloid - Systemic lupus erythematosus - Morphea - Calcinosis cutis - Sclerodactyly - Ainhum see also congenital (Q80-Q84, 757)