PMC3339131_01
The mass on the right nasal dorsum
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F1
She was not on any medication and had not undergone any surgery [Figure 1].
Radiographs of the nasal bones showing subcutaneous calcification
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F2
A radiological examination of the nose showed calcification at the region adjacent to the lower one-third of the right nasal bone with no bony invasion or erosion [Figure 2].
Haematoxylin and eosin staining showing calcium deposits and foreign body reaction
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F3
After the excision, the soft tissue defect over the nasal dorsum was augmented using silicone block prosthesis [Figure 3].
Confirmation of calcium deposits with von Kossa staining (black deposits)
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F4
The histopathology of the swelling (on haematoxylin and eosin staining) showed calcified nodules of varying size within the fibrotic tissue, and some areas were surrounded by foreign body cell reaction consistent with calcinosis cutis [Figure 4].
Post-operative result after augmentation with silicone
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F5
This was confirmed by von Kossa staining [Figure 5].