Tumoral calcinosis: a manifestation of extreme metastatic calcification occurring with 1, alpha-hydroxycholecalciferol therapy. Issue 623 (September 1977)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Walker, G. S.; Davison, A. M.; Peacock, M.; McLachlan, M. S.
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 53:Issue 623(1977)
• Page Start: 570
• Page End: 573
• Publication Date: 1977-09
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.53.623.570
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : Two cases are reviewed, both of which developed tumoral calcinosis whilst receiving 1, alpha-hydroxy-cholecalciferol therapy. Tumoral calcinosis is an extreme form of peri-articular calcification, and its occurrence in patients with chronic renal failure is unusual. These peri-articular masses developed around the shoulders in both patients, and the action of 1, alpha-hydroxycholecalciferol as a possible factor promoting this form of metastatic calcification is discussed.