Which of the following condition can be responsible for heterotopic calcification in a 40 year old lady?
High-Yield Explanation
Heterotopic calcification means pathological calcification. It may be dystrophic or metastatic calcification. Calcification of the anterior spinal ligament occurs in ankylosing spondylitis which gives it the flowing wax appearance. Ref: Robbin's pathology, 6th Edition, Page 1252; Harrison 17th Edition, Page 2112