A case report: radiological findings in an unusual case of calciphylaxis 16 years after renal transplantation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Calciphylaxis is a serious and potentially life-threatening disorder characterized by medial calcification of arterioles leading to subcutaneous ischemia and skin necrosis. It is most commonly seen in patients with end-stage renal disease or shortly after renal transplantation. We report an unusual case of calciphylaxis occurring 16 years after renal transplantation in a 48-year-old female with a failing graft, along with histological and striking radiological findings.
Medical subject headings
- Calciphylaxis
- Kidney Failure, Chronic
- Kidney Transplantation