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

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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.

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

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 (malign or benign)
• Diseases of connective tissue
• Hypercalcemia
• Hyperphosphatemia

See also

• calcinosis

External links

• eMedicine article on calcinosis cutis

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) - Pimple (Pustule)
Bullous disorders	acantholysis (Pemphigus, Transient acantholytic dermatosis) - Pemphigoid (Bullous, Mucous membrane, Gestational) - Dermatitis herpetiformis
Inflammatory	Dermatitis and eczema Atopic dermatitis - Seborrhoeic dermatitis (Dandruff, Cradle cap) - Contact dermatitis (Diaper rash, Urushiol-induced 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) - other pityriasis (Pityriasis rosea, Pityriasis rubra pilaris) - other lichenoid (Lichen planus, Lichen nitidus) Urticaria and erythema Urticaria: Dermatographic urticaria - Cholinergic urticaria Erythema multiforme/drug eruptions: Stevens-Johnson syndrome - Toxic epidermal necrolysis - Erythema nodosum Other erythema: Erythema annulare centrifugum - Erythema marginatum - Necrolytic migratory erythema - Erythema toxicum
Radiation-related disorders	Sunburn - Actinic keratosis - Polymorphous light eruption - Radiodermatitis - Erythema ab igne
Pigmentation disorder	hypopigmentation (Albinism, Vitiligo) - hyperpigmentation (Melasma, Freckle, Café au lait spot, Lentigo/Liver spot, Acanthosis nigricans)
Other	keratosis/hyperkeratosis (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
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 Hypertrichosis (Hirsutism) Acneiform eruption (Acne vulgaris, Chloracne, Blackhead) - 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)
see also congenital, neoplasia

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