Calciphylaxis, a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge: report of a successful case.
An Bras Dermatol
; 87(5): 752-5, 2012.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23044570
Calciphylaxis, also known as calcific uremic arteriolopathy, is a severe complication often observed in patients with hyperparathyroidism secondary to chronic renal failure, which occurs mainly in women. It is characterized by ischemic tissue loss secondary to progressive vascular compromise. This is a rare and severe condition and its pathogenesis is unclear. The best treatment is prevention, especially in order to maintain adequate levels of calcium and phosphorus. We describe a case of this disease in a patient with hyperparathyroidism secondary to chronic renal failure who underwent medical treatment, surgical debridement and total skin autografts, with resolution of symptoms after 6 months.
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Assunto principal:
Calciofilaxia
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Hiperparatireoidismo Secundário
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Falência Renal Crônica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
An Bras Dermatol
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Espanha