Musculoskeletal CT Appearances

Tumoral Calcinosis CT Findings

• Calcific mass
• Homogeneous
• Patchy increased attenuation
• Fluid-fluid levels
• Calcium layering (“sedimentation sign”)
• Radiodense component
• Does not involve bone but can erode bone

Other Information About Tumoral Calcinosis

Etiology:

• Unknown
• Associated with chronic renal failure

Epidemiology:

• Rare
• Typically presents in the first 2 decades of life
• More common in males
• More common in patients with African ancestry

Presentation:

• Palpable mass

Prognosis:

• Can be removed with surgery
• Recurrence is common