Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4248341 | Radiology Case Reports | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We report the case of a 59-year-old woman with end-stage renal disease who presented with bilateral medial calf tenderness and subsequent development of a large necrotic plaque that was proven at biopsy to be calciphylaxis. A radionuclide bone scan contributed to management by helping establish the diagnosis. Calciphylaxis is a highly morbid small vessel vasculopathy encountered in patients on hemodialysis. Early recognition and proper management may improve outcomes.
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Authors
Guy L. M.D., Amolak M.D.,