Nódulos calcificados subepidérmicos palpebrales

cutis calcinosis has four clinical presentations: metastatic calcinosis cutis, dystrophic calcinosis, idiopathic calcinosis and sub epidermal calcified nodules. metastatic cutis calcinosis occurs as a result of hypercalcaemia or hyperphosphatemia. in dystrophic calcinosis cutis, calcium is deposited over a previously damaged tissue. similar to dystrophic calcinosis, idiopathic calcinosis cutis is presented without any subjacent illness. sub epidermal calcified nodules, also known as a cutaneous calculus are tiny, unique and elevated lesions. it is appear in children or young adults. the clinical aspect may be since soft lesions to verrugous appearance. the most common site to be seen is on the face. we present five eyelid sub epidermal calcified nodules diagnosed in ocular pathology section at the instituto anatomopatologico "dr. jose a. o？daly".