Radiographically Detectable Dystrophic Calcinosis of the Cheek: A Case Report and Literature Review

Dystrophic calcinosis is a condition wherein calcium is deposited in degenerated tissues, often associated with trauma, infection, or inflammation, in the absence of a systemic mineral imbalance. It commonly occurs in cardiac and skeletal muscles; rarely in oral and perioral region. We report a un...

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Main Authors: Candice Jacinta Antao, Ajit D Dinkar, Manisha Khorate, Nigel R Figueiredo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2018-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/12347/37983_CE[Ra1]_F(SL)_PF1(AB_SL)_PN(SL).pdf