Z Orthop Unfall 2025; 163(03): 265-268
DOI: 10.1055/a-2324-6535
Case Report

Tumoral Calcinosis at a Finger Metacarpophalangeal Joint

Article in several languages: English | deutsch

Authors

  • Claudia Waltenspül

    1   Handchirurgie, Spital Langenthal SRO AG, Langenthal, Schweiz (Ringgold ID: RIN30632)
  • Christian Karl Spies

    1   Handchirurgie, Spital Langenthal SRO AG, Langenthal, Schweiz (Ringgold ID: RIN30632)
  • Jan Janzen

    2   Histopathologie und VascPath, Gümligen, Schweiz

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.



Publication History

Received: 21 July 2023

Accepted after revision: 01 May 2024

Article published online:
08 July 2024

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