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ArticleJNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association2025

Calcinosis Cutis Presenting as Multiple Discharging Sinuses in Skin: A Case Report.

Pralisha Maharjan, Gopi Aryal, Reena Rana, Kricha Pande, Niki Thakur

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Article in JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Benign but bizarre: A case report on idiopathic scrotal calcinosis.International journal of surgery case reports · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Pralisha MaharjanDepartment of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Gopi AryalDepartment of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Reena RanaDepartment of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Kricha PandeDepartment of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Niki ThakurDepartment of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Calcinosis cutis is a rare but significant pathological condition that can present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. It typically presents as firm nodules or plaques with extensive calcifications that lead to ulceration and sinus tract formation. We present a case of 44 years old female with calcinosis cutis presenting as multiple draining sinuses, a rare and severe manifestation of the disease. The patient developed chronic, non-healing ulcers with intermittent discharge of chalky material, significantly impacting quality of life. Diagnosis was confirmed through clinical examination, imaging, and histopathology. Management was challenging, requiring a combination of wound care, medical therapy, and surgical intervention. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and a multidisciplinary approach to prevent complications and improve outcomes in patients with severe calcinosis cutis.

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CalcinosisCalcinosis CutisSkin UlcerAdultFemaleHumanscalcinosis cutisdischarging sinusessurgical excision

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PMID41783661
PMCPMC12827854

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