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Deposition of calcium salts in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or other part of the body in certain pathologic conditions. calcification, the deposit of calcium salts in tissues and organs that do not normally contain them in undissolved form.nterstitial calcinosis (calcium gout) is distinguished by the fact that there is no depletion of calcium in the bones and no excess concentration of calcium in the blood. The depositing of lime occurs in the skin and subcutaneous tissues or may spread to the muscles and other tissues.
When abnormal calcium deposition occurs in the soft tissues within the body, it can cause functional disturbances some of which can even be fatal in the long term. However, the prognosis is not usually as serious with calcinosis cutis. The condition can lead to severe disfigurement, superficial pain and skin ulcers.