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  • Nephrology
  • Dermatology
  • Vascular Medicine

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  • End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients often have complex comorbidities.
  • Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a leading cause of ESRD.
  • Vascular complications are common in ESRD.

Observation:

  • A 37-year-old woman with ESRD presented with a painful lower extremity lesion.
  • The lesion progressed despite anticoagulation therapy.
  • CT scan revealed extensive vascular calcification without abscess or hematoma.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis of calcific uremic arteriolopathy (CUA) was made based on clinical presentation, risk factors (high calcium-phosphate), and imaging.
  • CUA is characterized by calcification of small arteries and arterioles.
  • This condition can lead to painful skin necrosis.

Implications:

  • Optimizing phosphate binder therapy is crucial for managing CUA.
  • Transitioning to hemodialysis may be beneficial.
  • Sodium thiosulfate showed promise in improving CUA lesions.
  • Prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary management are key for better patient outcomes.