Title of article
Calcifying Acne: An Unusual Extraoral Radiographic Finding
Author/Authors
Horgan, Thomas Bristol Dental School, Bristol, BS1 2LY, UK , McNamara, Catherine HSE Regional Orthodontic Department - St. Jamess Hospital, Dublin, Ireland , Ireland, Anthony Bristol Dental School, Bristol, BS1 2LY, UK , Sandy, Jonathan Bristol Dental School, Bristol, BS1 2LY, UK , Puryer, James Bristol Dental School, Bristol, BS1 2LY, UK
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4
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1
To page
4
Abstract
Calcinosis cutis is a condition of accumulation of calcium salts within the dermis leading to the formation of a calci/ed mass. is
complication has been reported in acne vulgaris and other systemic metabolic disorders. is paper presents a rare case of
calcinosis cutis in a 14-year-old male which was found at a routine orthodontic assessment.
Keywords
Calcifying Acne , Extraoral Radiographic
Journal title
Case Reports in Dentistry
Serial Year
2017
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2615321
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