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Calcinosis cutis on right arm characterized by multiple, hard to bony consistency, dermal to subcutaneous plaques.
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On physical examination, there were multiple, non-tender, fixed, hard-to-bony consistency, dermal to subcutaneous nodules and plaques on axillae, arms (Figure 1), legs, and left lower quadrant of abdominal wall.
Plain radiographs showing soft-tissue calcification along right arm.
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Plain radiographs showed soft-tissue calcification along extremities (Figure 2).
Biopsy showing basal vacuolisation with melanin incontinence and dermal mucin deposition (H&E, original magnification x10).
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A biopsy of subcutaneous nodule on her right upper extremity revealed calcification, degeneration of subcutaneous fat cells, and septal fibrosis underneath basal vacuolar degeneration with melanin incontinence and dermal mucin deposition (Figure 3).