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CALCINOSIS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-02-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- calcinosis
1, record 1, English, calcinosis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of various pathologic conditions characterized by the deposition of calcium salts in tissues. 2, record 1, English, - calcinosis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- calcinose
1, record 1, French, calcinose
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Syndrome caractérisé par la présence dans les tissus mous de multiples dépôts calciques radiologiquement visibles. 2, record 1, French, - calcinose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue classiquement des calcinoses idiopathiques, localisées (calcinosis circumscripta) ou diffuses (calcinosis universalis) et des calcinoses secondaires à une hypercalcémie ou à une maladie du collagène (essentiellement polymyosite et sclérodermie). La chondrocalcinose articulaire diffuse, les calcifications discales et tendineuses ne font pas partie de la calcinose. 2, record 1, French, - calcinose
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- calcinosis
1, record 1, Spanish, calcinosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1990-06-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dermal calcinosis
1, record 2, English, dermal%20calcinosis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- calcinosis cutis 2, record 2, English, calcinosis%20cutis
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Palpable, intra- and/or subcutaneous deposits, usually located on digits or over large proximal joints (e.g., elbows, knees) or extensor surfaces of distal extremities (e.g., ulna, tibia). These masses are rock-hard; they may ulcerate the skin and drain gritty calcareous (toothpaste-like) material. Disease most likely to be associated with dermal calcinosis are progressive systemic sclerosis (particularly the CREST syndrome variant) and dermatomyositis. 1, record 2, English, - dermal%20calcinosis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- calcinose cutanée
1, record 2, French, calcinose%20cutan%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accumulation de sels calciques dans la peau, sous forme de masses anhistes violet foncé, liée à une hypercalcémie, ou à un trouble métabolique local qui intéresse alors souvent l'hypoderme, les muscles et les tendons sous-jacents. La calcinose cutanée peut être locale ou disséminée. 1, record 2, French, - calcinose%20cutan%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La calcinose siège surtout au voisinage des articulations des doigts, des coudes et des genoux. Elle peut être observée dans la sclérodermie systémique (en particulier dans le syndrome CREST) et dans la polymyosite. 2, record 2, French, - calcinose%20cutan%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- calcinosis cutánea
1, record 2, Spanish, calcinosis%20cut%C3%A1nea
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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