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The occurrence of calcific myonecrosis of the anterior compartment of the leg is rare. Common risk factors include a history of trauma, although little is known about the exact pathophysiology,… Click to show full abstract
The occurrence of calcific myonecrosis of the anterior compartment of the leg is rare. Common risk factors include a history of trauma, although little is known about the exact pathophysiology, latency period or triggering factors resulting in disease progression. Macroscopically, it begins with a single muscle being replaced by a fusiform calcified mass, which progresses peripherally.
Keywords:
case calcific;
tibialis anterior;
calcific myonecrosis;
challenging case;
myonecrosis;
myonecrosis tibialis
Journal Title: International Wound Journal
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: International Wound Journal
Year Published: 2018
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