Dystrophic Extra-Articular Soft Tissue Calcification after Burn Injury: A Case Study and Literature Review
- Author:
In-Sik YUN
1
;
Sang-Soo LEE
;
Yeo-Reum JEON
;
Seum CHUNG
;
Joon-Ho SONG
Author Information
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:Journal of Korean Burn Society 2021;24(2):38-42
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Soft tissue calcifications after burn injuries are commonly found in the periarticular region. They can easily be found because they cause severe pain and distress to the patient. However, a long period is required to identify extra-articular soft tissue calcification after burn injuries because they have no specific symptoms. Herein, we present the case of a patient with dystrophic extra-articular soft tissue calcification after a burn injury. A 70-year-old woman developed a non-healing ulcer in the right lower leg area two months before presentation to the hospital. She had third-degree flame burns on the anteromedial tibial area of the right leg approximately 40 years prior, and there had been no particular problem. Examination revealed chronic ulcers, and a review of radiograph findings revealed irregular calcification. The wound was treated with wide excision with a skin graft, and it healed without complications. During follow-up one month later, no recurrence of the calcification or ulceration of the lesion was found.
