Subepidermal calcified nodule

Subepidermal calcified nodule
Other names: Solitary congenital nodular calcification[1] and Winer's nodular calcinosis[1])
Histologic sample of subepidermal calcified nodule
SpecialtyDermatology

Subepidermal calcified nodule is a type of Calcinosis cutis. It's a cutaneous condition characterized by calcification of the skin resulting from the deposition of calcium and phosphorus, occurring most frequently as one or a few skin lesions on the scalp or face of children.[2]: 528  Lesions may also appear on the ear and eyelid.

Calcifications ranged from large amorphous deposits arrows, well-formed small spherules green circles to small fine granules arrows

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
  2. ↑ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7216-2921-6.


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