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World J Clin Cases. Sep 16, 2014; 2(9): 409-414
Published online Sep 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i9.409
Published online Sep 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i9.409
Review of tumoral calcinosis: A rare clinico-pathological entity
Ibrahim Fathi, Mahmoud Sakr, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, Raml Station, Alexandria 21500, Egypt
Author contributions: Fathi I reviewed the articles dealing with tumoral calcinosis and wrote the manuscript; Sakr M reviewed the articles dealing with tumoral calcinosis and revised the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Mahmoud Sakr, MD, PhD, FACS, Professor of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, Shamblion st., Raml Station, Alexandria 21500, Egypt. mah_sakr@yahoo.com
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Received: April 10, 2014
Revised: June 8, 2014
Accepted: June 27, 2014
Published online: September 16, 2014
Revised: June 8, 2014
Accepted: June 27, 2014
Published online: September 16, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: This review of literature on tumoral calcinosis, describes the current understanding of the pathogenesis and classifications of this relatively rare clinico-pathological entity. It discusses the different current diagnostic modalities and treatment options.