Tumoral Calcinosis

Summary
Description

Tumoral calcinosis (TC) is a term used to describe both an primary, inherited disease and a secondary condition associated with metabolic disorders and systemic diseases. In both instances, lobular calcific masses form in the soft tissues around joints.

People and Age
Primary TC occurs in the young, secondary TC occurs in older people.
Symptoms and Presentation
The symptoms include a mass or swelling near a joint with pain restriction of motion.
Brief description of the xray
The xrays show lobular, calcified masses near a joint.
Brief desc of tx
Treatment is by excision, and treatment of the underlying metabolic problem, as needed.
Tumor Name
Tumoral Calcinosis
Tumor Type
Tumors - inherited conditions
Benign or Malignant
Benign
Body region
soft tissue
Most Common Bones
soft tissue
Complete Information on this Tumor
Introduction and Definition

Tumoral calcinosis (TC) is a term used to describe both an primary, inherited disease and a secondary condition associated with metabolic disorders and systemic diseases. In both instances, lobular calcific masses form in the soft tissues around joints. Primary TC is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder with variable expression. Secondary TC occurs in conjunction with systemic sclerosis, chronic renal failure, hemodialysis, primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism, and other diseases.