1.Radiographic manifestations of Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis in the head and neck region.
Mehrnaz TAHMASBI-ARASHLOW ; Sevin BARGHAN ; Deeba KASHTWARI ; Madhu K NAIR
Imaging Science in Dentistry 2016;46(1):53-56
Mönckeberg sclerosis is a disease of unknown etiology, characterized by dystrophic calcification within the arterial tunica media of the lower extremities leading to reduced arterial compliance. Medial calcinosis does not obstruct the lumina of the arteries, and therefore does not lead to symptoms or signs of limb or organ ischemia. Mönckeberg sclerosis most commonly occurs in aged and diabetic individuals and in patients on dialysis. Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis is frequently observed in the visceral arteries, and it can occur in the head and neck region as well. This report describes a remarkable case of Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis in the head and neck region as detected on dental imaging studies. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case that has been reported in which this condition presented in the facial vasculature. The aim of this report was to define the radiographic characteristics of Mönckeberg arteriosclerosis in an effort to assist health care providers in diagnosing and managing this condition.
Arteries
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Arteriosclerosis*
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Calcinosis
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Compliance
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Dialysis
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Extremities
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Head*
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Health Personnel
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Humans
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Ischemia
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Lower Extremity
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Monckeberg Medial Calcific Sclerosis
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Neck*
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Tunica Media
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Vascular Calcification
2.Idiopathic Calcinosis Cutis of the Scrotum: A Case Report.
In Chang CHO ; Soon Ki KIM ; Kwi Bok CHOI ; Seung Ki MIN ; Ji Yoon BAE ; Jin Soo KO
Korean Journal of Urological Oncology 2017;15(2):88-91
Calcinosis cutis-calcification in soft tissue-is a rare benign disease that is separated into the following subtypes: dystrophic, iatrogenic, metastatic, calciphylaxis, and idiopathic. One of common site of calcinosis cutis is the scrotum. The nodules slowly grow for years or decades. The characteristic of calcinosis cutis of the scrotum is generally asymptomatic, yellowish marble-like, hard, polypoidal, solitary, or multiple. However, the pathogenesis of this nodule remains ambiguous and controversial. Thus, we reviewed possible causes and therapeutic consideration of calcinosis cutis of the scrotum.
Calcinosis*
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Calciphylaxis
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Scrotum*
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Skin
3.The mechanisms of medial vascular calcification.
Acta Physiologica Sinica 2016;68(5):592-610
Vascular calcification is an active, invertible and highly regulated pathophysiological process, characterized by the deposition of hydroxyapatite crystal in vascular wall. Vascular calcification is classified into two types based on the sites of calcification: intimal atherosclerotic calcification and Mönckeberg's medial calcification. Medial vascular calcification is a pathological phenomenon commonly existed in diabetes, chronic kidney failure and aging. The current review summarizes the mechanisms of medial vascular calcification.
Calcinosis
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Humans
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Tunica Intima
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Vascular Calcification
4.Subcorneal Milia-Like Idiopathic Calcinosis Cutis: A Rare Presentation.
Eujin CHO ; Hee Jin JUN ; Sang Hyun CHO ; Jeong Deuk LEE
Annals of Dermatology 2013;25(2):249-250
No abstract available.
Calcinosis
5.Gastric Mucosal Calcinosis.
Soon Young KIM ; Ji Hee LEE ; Sang Kil LEE
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology 2017;70(4):208-210
No abstract available.
Calcinosis*
6.A Case of Tumoral Calcinosis.
Youn Mi LEE ; Ji Hyun LEE ; Kyung Moon KIM ; Si Yong KIM
Korean Journal of Dermatology 2014;52(10):763-764
No abstract available.
Calcinosis*
7.Transcranial Sonographic Findings of Striatopallidodentate Calcinosis in Fahr Disease.
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2012;30(3):253-254
No abstract available.
Calcinosis
8.Tumoral calcinosis: report of eight cases.
Soo Yong LEE ; Dae Geun JEON ; Goo Hyun BAEK ; Myung Ho LEE
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association 1992;27(4):1091-1096
No abstract available.
Calcinosis*
9.Unusual Presentation of Calcinosis Cutis: Venous Calcification Following intravenous Calcium Gluconate Administration in a Preterm Baby.
Seung Woo NAM ; Moon Sun JEONG ; Sun Young KO ; Yeon Kyung LEE ; Son Moon SHIN
Neonatal Medicine 2014;21(4):270-274
Neonatal hypocalcemia is not uncommon, especially in premature neonates. It is usually treated by intravenous calcium gluconate administration. However, complications caused by the extravasation of intravenous calcium gluconate include calcinosis cutis, calcium deposition in the dermis, which is irritating to soft tissues and can produce tissue necrosis. We report a case of iatrogenic calcinosis cutis in a 27-day-old preterm baby following the extravasation of calcium gluconate. In this case, calcinosis cutis occurred along the venous pathway in a rare vascular calcification pattern but spontaneously resolved 2 months later. Although iatrogenic calcinosis cutis is generally benign, early recognition of the extravasation of calcium gluconate is important to avoid severe complications. This report aimed to provide a warning about the risks associated with intravenous calcium gluconate and information about the course of a rare presentation of the common disease calcinosis cutis with vascular calcification.
Calcinosis*
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Calcium
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Calcium Gluconate*
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Dermis
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Humans
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Hypocalcemia
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Infant, Newborn
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Necrosis
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Vascular Calcification
10.A Case of CREST Syndrome with Extensive Calcinosis Cutis.
Hee Jeung KIM ; Gun PARK ; Hyo Chan JANG ; Hyun CHUNG
Korean Journal of Dermatology 2006;44(9):1102-1105
CREST syndrome is an indolent form of systemic sclerosis and refers to the manifestations of calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly and telangiectasias. We report a typical case of CREST syndrome in a 67-year-old woman, who presented with extensive, hard, calcified nodules and plaques on her shins, fingers, pelvis, and shoulder.
Aged
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Calcinosis*
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CREST Syndrome*
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
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Female
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Fingers
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Humans
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Pelvis
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Scleroderma, Systemic
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Shoulder
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Telangiectasis