Abstract
Calcific myonecrosis is a rare, late sequela of trauma occurring almost exclusively in the lower extremity which may be confused with an aggressive primary neoplasm. The platelike mineralization pattern seen on radiographs is characteristic but not widely recognized by clinicians. Three cases of calcific myonecrosis are reported, unique in that two presented for care following infection and that one had extended to involve the muscle compartments of the foot, a previously unreported site.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Calcinosis / diagnosis*
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Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
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Calcinosis / etiology
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Compartment Syndromes / complications*
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Debridement
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Leg
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Muscular Diseases / diagnosis*
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Muscular Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Muscular Diseases / etiology
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Muscular Diseases / surgery
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Necrosis
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Wounds and Injuries / complications*