Calcinosis of the lung was first diagnosed correctly on x-ray study by Dr. Sidney L. Morrison in January, 1942, as "minute particles of calcium deposited in the walls of the alveoli." Other ...

These types of calcium deposits are called calcinosis cutis. They appear as small, hard lumps under the skin with a white or yellow color. Calcinosis cutis isn't always serious, but it can be an ...

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Some people develop pinhead-sized pitted scars on their fingertips and the sides of their fingers. Called calcinosis (KAL-sin-OH-sis), this occurs in the connective tissue beneath the skin. You may ...