Tumoral Calcinosis at a Finger Metacarpophalangeal Joint

Abstract

A 51-year-old patient presented with a painful swelling palmar to the metacarpophalangeal joint of the ring finger. A round tumor was detected using X-rays and MRI. After excision, tumoral calcinosis could be verified histologically.

Keywords

Morbus Teutschlaender - tumoral calcinosis - hand surgery

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