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[Calciphylaxis. A less well-known, clinically relevant disease].

J D Strehl¹, V Brandenburg, C Forster

¹Abteilung für Nephropathologie, Pathologisches Institut, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Krankenhausstr. 12, 91054, Erlangen.

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Area of Science:

Nephrology
Dermatology
Pathology

Background:

Calciphylaxis is a rare, severe condition characterized by skin necrosis and vascular calcification.
It disproportionately affects patients with end-stage renal disease and comorbidities.
Increasing reports necessitate a deeper understanding of its pathogenesis and management.

Observation:

A female kidney transplant recipient developed severe calciphylaxis of both thighs 4 years post-transplant.
Despite preserved graft function and vasculitis, the patient experienced fulminant disease progression.
The case illustrates the potential for rapid deterioration and fatal outcomes.

Findings:

The patient presented with extensive ischemic ulcerations and subcutaneous calcifications.
Histological examination revealed calcification in small dermal vessels.
Septic complications arose secondary to extensive tissue necrosis.

Implications:

This case underscores the critical need for early recognition and management of calciphylaxis in transplant recipients.
It highlights the diagnostic challenges and the importance of considering calciphylaxis in post-transplant patients with skin lesions.
Further research into risk factors and effective therapeutic strategies for calciphylaxis is crucial.