International e-Journal of Science, Medicine and Education  2018;12(1):18-20

Tumoral calcinosis misdiagnosed

Win Lin CHAI 1 ; Yuen Hoong PHANG ; Hwee Cheng CHONG

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Keywords

Dialysis; gout; orthopaedics; rheumatology; tumoral calcinosis; join

Country

Malaysia

Language

English

Abstract

Tumoral calcinosis is an uncommon condition which has been described to exist in primary and secondary forms. A lack of awareness of this entity can lead to unnecessary procedures and incorrect management. We report a case of a patient on peritoneal dialysis who presented with multiple painful joint swellings to the orthopaedic department. An initial diagnosis of septic arthritis was made, then revised to chronic tophaceous gout and referred to the rheumatology unit.