What is Calcinosis?

Calcinosis is the formation of calcium deposits in any soft tissue within the body, associated with a vareity of conditions and often benign.

Clacinosis are generally associated with excess calcium within the blood stream, renal problems (especially in the glomerelus) and milk/alkaline syndrome.

As a paramedic, it is not uncommon to notice calcinosis in your patient, however, on its own there is little clinical significance. Calcinosis are commonly seen in patients who have scleroderma disease, post medical equipment implantation, and a multitude of other aetiologies.