Subscapular tumoral calcinosis in a toddler: case report

Authors

  • Cheryl Gwen Zvaigzne
  • David J Patton
  • Harmeet Kaur
  • Cynthia L Trevenen
  • Deepak Kaura

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v6i6.967

Keywords:

Tumoral Calcinosis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomography, Case Report

Abstract

Tumoral calcinosis is uncommon in toddlers, and rare within the subscapular area. Although typically benign, tumoral calcinosis is often incorrectly diagnosed prior to biopsy. We present a case of subscapular tumoral calcinosis in a 16-month old girl and discuss the radiological findings on X-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, including the first description of T1-weighted post contrast imaging, which demonstrate the fibrotic components of tumoral calcinosis.

Author Biographies

Cheryl Gwen Zvaigzne

Senior Research Associate, Departments of Cardiology and Diagnostic Imaging

David J Patton

Pediatric Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology

Harmeet Kaur

Fellow in Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Diagnostic Imaging

Cynthia L Trevenen

Site Leader, Anatomic Pathology/Cytopathology
Calgary Laboratory Services

Deepak Kaura

Head, Department of Diagnostic Imaging

Journal of Radiology Case Reports June 2012 issue - Subscapular tumoral calcinosis in a toddler: case report by Zvaigzne et al.

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Published

2012-05-23

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 6 (2012)

Section

Pediatric Radiology

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