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Review
. 2021 Jul;38(4):759-763.
doi: 10.1111/pde.14626. Epub 2021 Jun 21.

That's Not Molluscum! A literature review of 109 cases of subepidermal calcified nodules

Akash D Patel  1 , Jane S Bellet  2   3
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That's Not Molluscum! A literature review of 109 cases of subepidermal calcified nodules

Akash D Patel et al. Pediatr Dermatol. 2021 Jul.

Abstract

Subepidermal calcified nodule (SCN) is a rare presentation of idiopathic calcinosis cutis. A literature review was conducted, with 109 cases reported in 268 articles. We report the demographic data, SCN clinical and histological characteristics, common differential diagnoses, and treatments performed from this analysis.

Keywords: cyst; excision; idiopathic calcinosis cutis; pediatric; subepidermal calcified nodule.

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