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calcinosis cutis lesions at presentation; A) cutaneous ulcerated lesions with chalky white-yellow floor and erythematous edge in the dorsum of the right hand; B) left breast; C) subcutaneous nodules in the right forearm; D) erythematous papules in left thigh
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Clinical findings: on physical examination, the patient presented with cutaneous ulcerated lesions with chalky white-yellow floor and erythematous edge in the dorsum of the right hand and left breast, subcutaneous nodules, of 2cm of larger diameter, in the right forearm and erythematous papules in left thigh (Figure 1).
pelvic X-ray showing extensive soft tissue calcification
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The pelvic X-ray showed extensive soft tissue calcification (Figure 2) and skin biopsy revealed dermis calcium deposits.
calcinosis cutis lesions after six months of treatment with diltiazem; A-D) resolution of inflammatory process and skin scaring is observed in all locations previously affected by DCC
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