Calciphylaxis in chronic renal failure: An approach to risk factors
| Autor: | H A J M Overtoom, W Rezaie, R J L Klaassen, M Flens |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2009 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Calciphylaxis business.industry Case Report medicine.disease Calcium crystals Dermatology Surgery Nephrology chronic renal failure secondary hyperparathyroidism medicine panniculitis Chronic renal failure Phosphate product Secondary hyperparathyroidism High calcium business Panniculitis |
| Zdroj: | Indian Journal of Nephrology |
| ISSN: | 1998-3662 0971-4065 |
| Popis: | We present a case of calcifying panniculitis due to calciphylaxis in a nontherapy compliance 65-year-old man suffering from chronic renal failure. Calciphylaxis, a life threatening condition, is characterized by high calcium x phosphate product, presence of calcium crystals in the skin and secondary hyperparathyroidism. The clinical presentation includes painful firm plaques, which could progress to nonhealing ulcers. A review of literature is given with emphasis on identification of risk factors and early diagnosis. |
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