Unmasking Paediatric Tumoral Calcinosis (TC) – A rare histopathological syndrome: Case report
Motivation: Tumoral Calcinosis (TC) is a rare condition that has a broad range of differential diagnoses. This often leads to delayed diagnosis and consequently delayed or inappropriate treatment, which often includes invasive procedures. MRI findings can be used to support the diagnosis, which is helpful in a resource-limited setting where histopathology services are scarce or unavailable. Goal(s): We aimed to highlight the value of MRI in diagnosing TC in resource-limited settings where histopathology services are unavailable or limited. Approach: We correlated MRI and histopathology to aid in the diagnosis of this rare condition. Results: MRI features included multilobulated appearance, fluid-calcium sedimentation, and rim enhancement. Impact: MRI plays a pivotal role in diagnosing TC in resource-limited settings with histopathology service constraints. It offers critical imaging insights, aiding in early identification and differential diagnosis, thereby supporting timely management when immediate histopathological analysis is unavailable.
Authors
- Petronella Samuels
- Meshack Bida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2282-1155)
- Zarina Lockhat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4797-4622)
- Karabo Mokoena
- Jacques Badenhorst
- Leonard Duvenhage
- Zanele Ngobese
- Zayyan Carim
- Ompone Seasebo
Publication Details
- Journal
- Proceedings on CD-ROM - International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. Scientific Meeting and Exhibition/Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Scientific Meeting and Exhibition
- Published
- 2025-09-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.58530/2025/5404
- Primary Topic
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00