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We present a case of rare pitfall in the diagnosis of an oesophageal foreign body due to the calcified vertical plate of the cricoid to highlight the need to be aware of this entity to avoid unnecessary morbidity.

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis/diagnosis*; Calcinosis/pathology; Calcinosis/radiography; Calcinosis/surgery

Fulltext Symptomatic prostatic calculi--a rare complication after TURP

Koh KB

Med J Malaysia, 1995 Sep;50(3):280-1.

PMID: 8926910

A patient who was troubled by the persistent passage of prostatic calculi following transurethral prostatectomy is reported. The pathogenesis of these calculi is postulated.

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis/etiology*; Calcinosis/surgery

Calcifying and keratinizing ameloblastoma of the maxilla

Siar CH, Ng KH

J Laryngol Otol, 1991 Nov;105(11):971-2.

PMID: 1722237

A case is described of ameloblastoma of maxilla presenting with numerous calcified keratin pearls. The significance of cellular variation in relation to the behavioural potential of the ameloblastoma in general is briefly discussed.

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis/pathology

Intracranial calcifications. I. X-ray appearances

Arumugasamy N

Med J Malaya, 1966 Dec;21(2):140-8.

PMID: 4227385

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis/radiography*

Symptomatic calcifying pseudotumor of the thoracic spine that resolved with the indomethacin treatment: a case report

Kwan MK, Abdelhai AM, Saw LB, Chan CY

Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 2012 Dec 15;37(26):E1676-9.

PMID: 23044619 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e318276b48c

Case report.

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis/drug therapy*; Calcinosis/pathology; Calcinosis/radiography

Acute calcific tendinitis of gluteus maximus tendon due to tumoral calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease

Lim CH, Lin CT, Chen YH

Int J Rheum Dis, 2017 Dec;20(12):2249-2252.

PMID: 28036155 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185X.12969

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis/diagnosis; Calcinosis/etiology*; Calcinosis/therapy; Chondrocalcinosis/complications*; Chondrocalcinosis/diagnosis; Chondrocalcinosis/therapy

Coronary artery calcium and you - do you know where you stand?

Chin SP, Ng CK, Sim KH

Indian Heart J, 2007 May-Jun;59(3):211-3.

PMID: 19124927

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis/radiography*

Fulltext Calcified pseudomeningocele of the lumbar spine: a review

Narverud SF, Ramli NB, Chandran H, Ganesan D

Eur Spine J, 2013 May;22 Suppl 3:S443-9.

PMID: 23233216 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-012-2610-7

In this article, we review the English literature of calcified pseudomeningoceles in the lumbar region.

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis/pathology*

Calcifying fibroblastic granuloma. A case report

Taiyeb Ali TB, Siar CH

J N Z Soc Periodontol, 1997.

PMID: 9522721

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis/pathology*

Solitary paraventricular calcification in cerebral lupus erythematosus: a report of two cases

Daud AB, Nuruddin RN

Neuroradiology, 1988;30(1):84-5.

PMID: 3357575

Paraventricular calcification not previously reported in systemic lupus erythematosus was seen in cranial computed tomograms of two patients with this disorder.

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis/etiology

The combined epithelial odontogenic tumour in Malaysians

Siar CH, Ng KH

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 1991 Apr;29(2):106-9.

PMID: 2049349

The combined epithelial odontogenic tumour represents a hybrid lesion comprising primarily areas of adenomatoid odontogenic tumour intermixed with foci of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumour. Five such cases retrieved from the files of the Division of Stomatology, Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, and four others from the existing literature were analysed. A mean age of 18.8 years, a female preponderance (66.7%) with a male to female ratio of 1:2 and predilection for the mandible (55.6%) were observed. All cases were treated by conservative surgery and the lack of recurrence confirmed the innocuous nature of this lesion.

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis/pathology

Fulltext Tumoral calcinosis misdiagnosed

Chai WL, Phang YH, Chong HC

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

MyJurnal

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.

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis; Calcinosis/pathology

Fulltext 3D-Printed Coronary Plaques to Simulate High Calcification in the Coronary Arteries for Investigation of Blooming Artifacts

Sun Z, Ng CKC, Wong YH, Yeong CH

Biomolecules, 2021 09 03;11(9).

PMID: 34572520 DOI: 10.3390/biom11091307

The diagnostic value of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is significantly affected by high calcification in the coronary arteries owing to blooming artifacts limiting its accuracy in assessing the calcified plaques. This study aimed to simulate highly calcified plaques in 3D-printed coronary models. A combination of silicone + 32.8% calcium carbonate was found to produce 800 HU, representing extensive calcification. Six patient-specific coronary artery models were printed using the photosensitive polyurethane resin and a total of 22 calcified plaques with diameters ranging from 1 to 4 mm were inserted into different segments of these 3D-printed coronary models. The coronary models were scanned on a 192-slice CT scanner with 70 kV, pitch of 1.4, and slice thickness of 1 mm. Plaque attenuation was measured between 1100 and 1400 HU. Both maximum-intensity projection (MIP) and volume rendering (VR) images (wide and narrow window widths) were generated for measuring the diameters of these calcified plaques. An overestimation of plaque diameters was noticed on both MIP and VR images, with measurements on the MIP images close to those of the actual plaque sizes (<10% deviation), and a large measurement discrepancy observed on the VR images (up to 50% overestimation). This study proves the feasibility of simulating extensive calcification in coronary arteries using a 3D printing technique to develop calcified plaques and generate 3D-printed coronary models.

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis/pathology*

Fulltext Difficult intubation stylohyoid ligament calcification

Aris AM, Elegbe EO, Krishna R

Singapore Med J, 1992 Apr;33(2):204-5.

PMID: 1621133

Intubation was difficult and traumatic in a 40-year-old patient presented for emergency oesophagoscopy because the diagnosis of stylohyoid ligament calcification was not suspected. High probability of stylohyoid ligament calcification should be suspected when there is difficulty in lifting the epiglottis and fibre-optic laryngoscopy is suggested as the best way to tackle this problem to prevent trauma and possible risk of regurgitation and aspiration especially in emergency situation.

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis/pathology*

Fulltext Anatomical and Radiological Findings of Abnormal Calcified Structures within and around the Foramen Transversarium and Its Clinical Implications

Chakravarthi KK, Nelluri V, Reghunadhan D, Sugavasi R

Ann Afr Med, 2024 Oct 01;23(4):641-648.

PMID: 39138967 DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_73_24

BACKGROUND: The foramen transversarium is a vital anatomical structure found in the cervical vertebrae of the spine. Typically, it serves as a passageway for important neurovascular structures, including the vertebral artery and vein, as well as the vertebral nerve. However, abnormal calcification or ossification of soft tissues in and around this area can lead to various clinical implications. Understanding the presence and implications of abnormal ossified structures in and around the foramen transversarium is crucial for clinicians involved in the diagnosis and management of cervical spine disorders.

AIMS: Accordingly, this present study was designed to evaluate the abnormal ossified structures anatomically and radiologically within and around the foramen transversarium.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted on 182 (26 sets of cervical vertebrae) dried human cervical vertebrae obtained from the respective departments of anatomy and on 190 (95 males and 95 females) adult patients who visited the radiology department for neck-related problems such as stiff neck, neck/shoulder pain, dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, visual disturbances, and cognitive impairment.

RESULTS: Among 182 examined cervical vertebrae, unilateral complete accessory foramen transversarium was found in 23 vertebrae (12.63%), bilateral complete in 19 (10.44%), bilateral incomplete in 6 (3.29%), unilateral complete double in 4 (2.19%), and unilateral complete absence of foramen transversarium in 3 (1.64%). Stenosis due to aberrant osteophytes was noted in 9 vertebrae (4.9%). Out of 190 patients, three males presented with cervical kyphosis, severe spinal canal stenosis, and spinal cord compression due to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and osteophyte complexes at C3-C6, with the most significant compression at C5-C6.

CONCLUSION: A thorough understanding of abnormal ossifications in and around the foramen transversarium is crucial for the management of cervical spine disorders; imaging modalities such as X-ray, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging are crucial for recognizing and intervening in these cases, which is essential to prevent adverse neurological outcomes associated with vertebral artery involvement.

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis/pathology

Calcareous deposits in the subdeltoid bursa

Tan KC

Journal of the Malaya Branch of the British Medical Association, 1941;5:60-1.

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis

Fulltext Multiple Scattered and Small Lesions of Lower Limbs: Idiopathic Calcinosis Cutis: A Case Report

Ferdaus-Kamudin NA, Mohamed-Haflah NH

Malays Orthop J, 2018 Mar;12(1):66-68.

PMID: 29725520 MyJurnal DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.1803.008

Calcinosis cutis is a rare presentation and not many cases have been reported especially of idiopathic type. We are reporting a case of idiopathic calcinosis cutis of lower limbs in a 33-year old female who presented to our clinic for multiple painless swellings over her lower limbs for the past six months, without any history of trauma or infection. We have decided to observe her condition on regular follow-up and conservative management.

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis

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