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Published on: March 15, 2024
[Penile calciphylaxis]
Mette Wanscher Kjaerskov1, Lisbeth Rosholm Comstedt, Anette Bygum
1Odense Universitetshospital, Plastikkirurgisk Afdeling Z. Kobberboel@hotmail.com
Abstract:
A 64-year-old diabetic man on peritoneal dialysis developed painful necrotic ulcers of the glans penis over a period of six months. On suspicion of atherosclerotic necrosis, a partial resection of his penis was performed. Histological examination showed calciphylaxis. This vasculopathy with calcification and intimal fibrosis in small blood vessels is mostly seen in patients with end-stage renal disease. The condition is characterized by painful livedoid and infiltrated plaques and ulcers. Involvement of the penis is rare, but probably underdiagnosed.
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