This research examines calcinosis as a complication in systemic sclerosis and its chemical nature.
Describes calcinosis as a manifestation in rheumatic diseases
Explains the chemical composition of calcinosis as hydroxyapatite
Identifies calcinosis as a common issue in systemic sclerosis
Links hydroxyapatite to the structural composition of calcinosis
Abstract
Calcinosis has been described as a manifestation of various rheumatic diseases. Chemically, it consists of hydroxyapatite, a physiological component of bones and teeth. 1