Use of sodium thiosulfate in the treatment of calciphylaxis
Joint Authors
Musso, Carlos G.
Enz, Paula
Gelman, Rodolfo
Lizarraga, Aldana
Giuseppe, Luis Di
Kowalczuk, Alicia
Garfi, Leonardo
Galimberti, Ricardo
al-Granati, Luis
Vidal, Flavia
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 6 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1065-1068, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2009-12-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Calciphylaxis is an infrequent but severe entity found in chronic dialysis patients.
Its clinical pattern consists of tissue ischemia with itchy and painful subcutaneous nodules and plaques, most often located on the abdomen, buttocks, thighs and/or legs.
These injuries evolve to extensive superficial necrosis of the skin overlying the panniculitis, with ulceration, over infection and consequent sepsis.
Current treatment modalities used to counteract this pathology are not entirely effective.
A new treatment reported for calciphylaxis, is the use of intravenous sodium thiosulfate.
This inorganic salt is already used in the treatment of intoxication caused by cyanide, in patients with calcific nephrolithiasis and temporal calcinosis, with very good and safe results.
We herewith report a case of calciphylaxis that was cured using intravenous sodium thiosulphate treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Musso, Carlos G.& Enz, Paula& Vidal, Flavia& Gelman, Rodolfo& Lizarraga, Aldana& Giuseppe, Luis Di…[et al.]. 2009. Use of sodium thiosulfate in the treatment of calciphylaxis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 20, no. 6, pp.1065-1068.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Musso, Carlos G.…[et al.]. Use of sodium thiosulfate in the treatment of calciphylaxis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 20, no. 6 (Dec. 2009), pp.1065-1068.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Musso, Carlos G.& Enz, Paula& Vidal, Flavia& Gelman, Rodolfo& Lizarraga, Aldana& Giuseppe, Luis Di…[et al.]. Use of sodium thiosulfate in the treatment of calciphylaxis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2009. Vol. 20, no. 6, pp.1065-1068.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-279774
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 1068
Record ID
BIM-279774