Tumoral calcinosis of the foot in patient on hemodialysis

We report a new case of tumoral calcinosis in a renal failure patient. In t his patient the pseudotumoral formation was found in an unusual localizatio n on the medial border of the foot. The condition progressed with successiv e development of bilateral tumors and septic contamination. Pathology confi rmed the diagnosis. The patient was successfully treated with tumor resecti on and renal graft. The origin of these pseudotumors remains a question of debate. Several path ogene mechanisms have been put forward. Prognosis is always favorable. Seve ral authors have suggested a phosphorus calcium work-up can be useful for c lassifying these tumors, guiding surgical treatment if required and managin g the underlying cause.