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Calciphylaxis.

R V Mathur1, J R Shortland, A M el-Nahas

  • 1Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK. dmathur@aol.com

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|August 29, 2001
PubMed
Summary
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Calciphylaxis, a rare and fatal condition linked to chronic renal failure, causes painful skin necrosis due to disturbed calcium and phosphate metabolism. Prompt correction of hyperphosphatemia and hypercalcemia is crucial for patient survival.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Dermatology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Calciphylaxis is a rare, potentially fatal vasculopathy.
  • It is frequently observed in patients with chronic renal failure and secondary hyperparathyroidism.
  • Disturbances in calcium and phosphate metabolism are implicated in its pathogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the understanding of calciphylaxis, focusing on its presentation, pathogenesis, and management.
  • To highlight the importance of metabolic correction in patients with calciphylaxis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of calciphylaxis in patients with chronic renal failure.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation, metabolic derangements, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

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  • Calciphylaxis presents with distinctive, painful skin lesions and acral gangrene.
  • Secondary hyperparathyroidism and altered calcium-phosphate balance are key features.
  • Infection and sepsis are common causes of mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Correction of hyperphosphatemia and hypercalcemia is essential.
  • The role of parathyroidectomy remains controversial.
  • Early recognition and management of metabolic abnormalities are critical for improving outcomes in calciphylaxis.