Calciphylaxis of both proximal and distal distribution
Author
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 19, Issue 1 (28 Feb. 2008), pp.82-86, 5 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2008-02-28
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Calciphylaxis is a dreaded complication of chronic renal failure characterized by nodular subcutaneous calcification and pain.
Full tissue necrosis often leads to ulceration, secondary infection and high mortality rate.
We herewith present a 65-year-old Saudi gentleman who presented with multiple necrotic skin lesions of both proximal and distal distribution.
Skin biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of calciphylaxis.
Patient was started on sevelamer hydrochloride and low calcium dialysate to which he responded dramatically without the need for parathyroidectomy.
To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of calciphylaxis with both proximal and distal distribution.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Huwaysh, Abd Allah K.. 2008. Calciphylaxis of both proximal and distal distribution. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 19, no. 1, pp.82-86.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-37887
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Huwaysh, Abd Allah K.. Calciphylaxis of both proximal and distal distribution. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 19, no. 1 (Feb. 2008), pp.82-86.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-37887
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Huwaysh, Abd Allah K.. Calciphylaxis of both proximal and distal distribution. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2008. Vol. 19, no. 1, pp.82-86.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-37887
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 85-86
Record ID
BIM-37887