The cause of
calcinosis circumscripta is unknown, but there is often a genetic component.
Calcinosis circumscripta is inclined to local recurrence, especially in the tongue, but the lesions usually cease development at maturity (approximately two years of age).
Calcinosis circumscripta is a disease of large dog breeds.
Calcinosis circumscripta is deposition of calcium at bony prominences or in the footpads and mouth.