Title of article
Oral Sodium Thiosulfate Solution as a Secondary Preventive Treatment for Calciphylaxis in Dialysis Patients
Author/Authors
Musso, Carlos Guido Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires - Department of Nephrology, Argentina , Enz, Paula Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires - Department of Dermatology, Argentina , Vidal, Flavia Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires - Department of Toxicology, Argentina , Gelman, Rodolfo Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires - Department of Endocrinology, Argentina , Di Giuseppe, Luis Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires - Department of Pharmacy, Argentina , Bevione, Pablo Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires - Department of Nephrology, Argentina , Garfi, Leonardo Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires - Department of Pharmacy, Argentina , Galimberti, Ricardo Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires - Department of Dermatology, Argentina , Algranati, Luis Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires - Department of Nephrology, Argentina
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820
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821
Abstract
Calciphylaxis is a severe complication in chronic dialysis patients which consists of an inflammation of the skin with edema, erhythema and pain that may evolve to extensive superficial necrosis of the skin resulting in ulceration and scar formation overlying a panniculitis. Such lesions are most often located on the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and/or legs. Diagnosis is confirmed when calcification of the middle layer of the dermis small arteries is documented in the affected areas.
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Record number
2674352
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