Calcinosis

Calcinosis is the formation of calcium deposits in any soft tissue.

Dystrophic calcification

The most common type of calcinosis is dystrophic calcification. Such calcification can occur as a response to any damage in soft tissues, including those involved in implantation of the medical device.

Metastatic calcification

The metastatic calcification involves an imbalance of systemic excess calcium that can be caused by hypercalcemia, renal insufficiency, excess or lack of other minerals or may have other causes.

Tumoral calcinosis

The etiology of the rare condition of tumoral calcinosis is not fully understood. It is usually characterized by large globular calcifications close to the joints.