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Nonuremic calciphylaxis triggered by rapid weight loss and hypotension
Logan J Kolb1, Carolyn Ellis2, Ann Lafond2
1Department of Dermatology, Orange Park Medical Center, Florida, USA.
Abstract:
Calciphylaxis is a potentially fatal disease caused by metastatic calcification of the small- and medium-sized blood vessels of the dermis and subcutis. It most commonly is seen in patients with renal disease requiring dialysis, but it also may be triggered by nonuremic causes in patients with known risk factors for calciphylaxis. We report a case of nonuremic calciphylaxis (NUC) occurring in the setting of multiple risk factors, including chronic corticosteroid use, obesity, rapid weight loss, and hypotension. A review of the literature also is provided with an in-depth discussion of the known risk factors and triggers of NUC.
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