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
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.
