Calcific myonecrosis: diagnostic dilemma

Published Date: 16th May 2018

Publication Authors: Connolly S, Emms N, Matar HE, Stritch P

Abstract

Calcific myonecrosis is a rare benign condition affecting mainly the muscles of a single leg compartment. It is thought to follow a history of trauma with a latent period of years. Patients present with a slowly growing mass. Differential diagnosis from a malignant tumour can be made from the history and the distinctive radiographical features of a fusiform lesion with predominantly peripheral calcifications. Magnetic resonance imaging may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis; treatment is largely symptomatic.

 

Matar, HE; Stritch, P, Connolly, S; Emms, N. (2018). Calcific myonecrosis: diagnostic dilemma. Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England. epub 16 Apr

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