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Conjunctival whitish salt-like deposits

MedGen UID:
368912
Concept ID:
C1968901
Finding
Synonym: Conjunctival whitish 'salt-like' deposits
 
HPO: HP:0007799

Definition

The presence of whitish deposits in the conjunctiva resembling salt. May be related to calcinosis. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVConjunctival whitish salt-like deposits

Conditions with this feature

Tumoral calcinosis, hyperphosphatemic, familial, 1
MedGen UID:
1642611
Concept ID:
C4692564
Disease or Syndrome
Hyperphosphatemic familial tumoral calcinosis (HFTC) is characterized by: Ectopic calcifications (tumoral calcinosis) typically found in periarticular soft tissues exposed to repetitive trauma or prolonged pressure (e.g., hips, elbows, and shoulders); and Painful swellings (referred to as hyperostosis) in the areas overlying the diaphyses of the tibiae (and less often the ulna, metacarpal bones, and radius). The dental phenotype unique to HFTC includes enamel hypoplasia, short and bulbous roots, obliteration of pulp chambers and canals, and pulp stones. Less common are large and small vessel calcifications that are often asymptomatic incidental findings on radiologic studies but can also cause peripheral vascular insufficiency (e.g., pain, cold extremities, and decreased peripheral pulses). Less frequently reported findings include testicular microlithiasis and angioid streaks of the retina.

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