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. 1999 Mar;23(1):68–70. doi: 10.1007/s002640050309

Calcific myonecrosis

I C Tuncay 1, H Demirörs 1, Z U Isiklar 1, M Agildere 2, B Demirhan 3, R N Tandogan 1
PMCID: PMC3619767  PMID: 10192025

Abstract

 Calcific myonecrosis is a rare and late sequela of compartment syndrome, which becomes symptomatic years after the initial trauma. We diagnosed this condition in a 64-year old man, 42 years after he sustained a shot-gun wound to the right lower leg. Total excision of a peripherally calcified, cystic mass, continuous with the anterior tibial muscle belly resulted in complete resolution of symptoms. Consideration of the diagnosis is warranted in patients with a history of major injury who develop a soft tissue mass in the traumatized compartment. The treatment of choice is marginal excision.

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Accepted: 22 July 1998


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