Surgical Management of Tumoral Calcinosis of the Hand: A Case Report

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2024

Publication Title

J Hand Microsurg

Abstract

Primary tumoral calcinosis is a rare and benign condition characterized by calcium salt deposition in periarticular soft tissues. It typically presents as a firm, rubbery mass that arises around large joints. While an estimated 250 cases have been described since its discovery, very few cases have been identified in the hand. We present a case of multiple calcified masses in the hand, one of which required meticulous dissection from a digital neurovascular bundle, and our technique for surgical excision. We present this case to lower the threshold for clinical suspicion of tumoral calcinosis for patients who present with a soft tissue mass in the hand. Furthermore, we recommend prompt surgical excision due to low success rates of alternative treatment options and to prevent potential neurovasculature or tendon injury.

PubMed ID

38855518

Volume

16

Issue

2

First Page

100046

Last Page

100046

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