Abstract
Calciphylaxis is a condition with a high mortality rate that is often found in patients with renal failure. It is characterized by soft tissue calcification and painful skin ulceration. A serum calcium-phosphorus product of more than 60 mg2/dl2 indicates great risk for calciphylaxis. The diagnosis is made on the basis of an incisional biopsy showing calcification of the small, subcutaneous arteries.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 53-55 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Southern medical journal |
Volume | 96 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aged
- Calciphylaxis
- Diabetes mellitus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine