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Calciphylaxis associated with alcoholic cirrhosis.

J R Ferreres1, J Marcoval, X Bordas

  • 1Department of Dermatology, IDIBELL, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain. 36660fjr@comb.es

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
|May 11, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Calciphylaxis, a rare condition causing skin necrosis due to calcified vessels, can occur in end-stage alcoholic cirrhosis. This case highlights potential links beyond altered mineral metabolism, involving albumin infusions and low protein C/S levels.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Dermatology
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Calciphylaxis is a rare vascular disease causing skin necrosis.
  • It is typically associated with chronic kidney disease and abnormal calcium-phosphorus metabolism.
  • Few cases link calciphylaxis to cirrhosis, hyperparathyroidism, or malignancies.

Observation:

  • A patient with end-stage alcoholic cirrhosis developed calciphylaxis.
  • This occurred despite normal phosphocalcic and parathyroid hormone levels.
  • The patient received repeated albumin infusions and had low protein C and S levels.

Findings:

  • This case demonstrates calciphylaxis in alcoholic cirrhosis without the usual metabolic derangements.
  • Potential contributing factors identified include albumin infusions and deficiencies in anticoagulant proteins C and S.

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  • This suggests alternative pathways for calciphylaxis development in liver disease.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding these alternative pathways is crucial for managing calciphylaxis in cirrhotic patients.
    • Further research into the role of albumin and coagulation factors in calciphylaxis is warranted.
    • This case expands the known associations of calciphylaxis, particularly in the context of advanced liver disease.