Calcinosis cutis in a pediatric patient with Burkitt's lymphoma

GÜLEN H., Kazanci E., Özek D. G., Erbay A., Yamaci S., Aktaş S., ...More

Turkish Journal of Haematology, vol.22, no.3, pp.151-154, 2005 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Haematology
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.151-154
  • Keywords: Calcinosis cutis, Malignancy, Tumour lysis syndrome
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Calcinosis cutis, an uncommon disorder characterized by hydroxyapatite crystals of calcium phosphate deposited in the skin, has been described infrequently in childhood. Cutaneous calcification may be divided into four major categories: dystrophic, metastatic, idiopathic, and iatrogenic. Here, we report an example of iatrogenic type with a 4-year-old boy who diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma, and developed calcinosis cutis secondary to a tumour lysis syndrome with induction chemotherapy.