학술논문

Iatrogenic Calcinosis Cutis—A Rare Differential Diagnosis of Soft-Tissue Infection in a Neonate: A Case Report
Document Type
article
Source
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vol 13 (2005)
Subject
Orthopedic surgery
RD701-811
Language
English
ISSN
2309-4990
23094990
Abstract
This case report describes a rare differential diagnosis of soft-tissue infection in a neonate. Fever, pain, inflammation, and acute tenderness in the limb of a neonate signify acute infection or osteomyelitis unless proved otherwise. Iatrogenic calcinosis cutis presents with similar symptoms and signs; its diagnosis may be easily confused with an infective condition by an unwary orthopaedic surgeon. This report aimed to raise doctors' awareness on the presentation, aetiopathogenesis, and course of the relatively rare iatrogenic calcinosis cutis.