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Kim, Kim, Chang, Jun, Jeon, and Lee: Calcinosis circumscripta of the both salpinx: A case report
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Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2011; 54(2): 123-126.

Published online: 16 February 2011

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5468/KJOG.2011.54.2.123

Calcinosis circumscripta of the both salpinx: A case report

Young Ah Kim, MD1, Han Seong Kim, MD2, Doo Young Chang, MD1, Kyung Chul Jun, MD1, Myung Kwon Jeon, MD1, Eung Soo Lee, MD1

1Department of Obtetrics and Gynecology, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea.

2Department of Pathology, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea.

Corresponding author: Young Ah Kim, MD. Department of Obtetrics and Gynecology, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, 2240 Daehwa-dong, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang 411-706, Korea. Tel: +82-31-910-7195, Fax: +82-31-910-7567, camanbal@paik.ac.kr

Received 22 November 2010       Revised 17 January 2011       Accepted 8 February 2011

Copyright © 2011. Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Abstract

Calcinosis circumscripta is defined by calcification in soft tissues. Clinically, calcinosis circumscripta is described as firm, white dermal papules, plaques, or subcutaneous nodules found in various sites. They commonly ulcerate, extruding a chalky white material that is frequently identified as hydroxyapatite. Calcinosis circumscripta most commonly involves the hand and wrist of middle-aged woman. The etiology and pathogenesis of calcinosis circumscripta are unknown. We experienced a case of calcinosis circumscrpita of salpinx which was suspected ovarian tumor. Calcinosis circumscripta is extremely rare in gynecologic area. Here we report the case with review of literature.

Keywords: Calcinosis circumscripta, Salpinx

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Fig. 1
Ultrasound showing the low echogenic mass (7.6×4.4×3.8 cm) with 2 chamber cysts of left ovary.
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Fig. 2
A laparoscopic view of cul-de-sac (A). Chalky white material of left salpinx (B) and nodular mass of right salpinx (C) were noted. Postoperative view of cul-de-sac (D).
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Fig. 3
Histologic finding. Well-circumscribed calcified nodules (arrows) within the muscular layer of the salpinx were noted (H&E, ×10).
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