Calcinosis cutis in chronic myeloid leukemia

Abstract

Calcinosis cutis is a rare condition of calcium deposition in skin and subcutaneous tissue. Multiple underlying diseases have been implicated for calcification, the pathogenesis of which is poorly understood. We report a case of calcinosis cutis secondary to chronic myeloid leukemia. The case is being reported for its rarity of association.

Keywords

• calcinosis cutis
• chronic myeloid leukemia
• mediated hypercalcemia
• metastatic calcinosis
• parathyroid hormone-related protein