A Case of Recurrent Tumoral Calcinosis in a Young Female

Abstract

ABSTRACT Tumoral calcinosis, a rare benign clinical condition resembling a neoplasm is characterized by calcium and phosphate deposits, usually located around large joints. It can be primary or secondary to renal failure and hyperparathyroidism. This report describes a rare case of tumoral calcinosis in a 13 years old girl presenting as a huge lump around left shoulder and elbow joint with discharging sinus over left infraclavicular region. How to cite this article Kumar A, Singh P, Dobhal H. A Case of Recurrent Tumoral Calcinosis in a Young Female. World J Endoc Surg 2013;5(1):18-20.