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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.
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Holobinko, N.J., Damron, T.A., Scerpella, P.R. et al. Calcific myonecrosis: keys to early recognition. Skeletal Radiol 32, 35–40 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-002-0549-1
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-002-0549-1