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Cutaneous dystrophic calcification following high-dose radiotherapy for a liposarcoma

Abstract

Cutaneous dystrophic calcification as a late change of radiation therapy is a rarely reported finding. Initially, it was almost exclusively described as occurring on the chest wall in breast cancer patients but has since been described in several other malignancies. We describe the first reported case of radiotherapy-induced calcinosis cutis occurring at the site of a previous liposarcoma. Review of the literature including risk factors, similar cases, pathophysiology, and management is also explored.

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