Calcinosis cutis in chronic myeloid leukemia

Calcinosis cutis is a rare condition of calcium deposition in skin and subcutaneous tissue. Multiple underlying diseases have been implicated for calcification, the pathogenesis of which is poorly understood. We report a case of calcinosis cutis secondary to chronic myeloid leukemia. The case is bei...

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Main Authors: Arun C Inamadar (Author), Anusha Lingaiah (Author), Ajit B Janagond (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Calcinosis cutis is a rare condition of calcium deposition in skin and subcutaneous tissue. Multiple underlying diseases have been implicated for calcification, the pathogenesis of which is poorly understood. We report a case of calcinosis cutis secondary to chronic myeloid leukemia. The case is being reported for its rarity of association.
Item Description:2542-551X
2542-5528
10.4103/cdr.cdr_12_21