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Penile calciphylaxis

J C Wood1, M Monga, W J Hellstrom

  • 1Department of Urology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA.

Urology
|October 24, 1997
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Calciphylaxis, a rare condition causing skin necrosis in dialysis patients, can affect the penis. Successful treatment involved surgery and parathyroidectomy, leading to disease remission.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Dermatology
  • Vascular Biology

Background:

  • Calciphylaxis is a severe condition characterized by vascular calcification and skin necrosis, primarily affecting patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and hyperparathyroidism.
  • Penile involvement in calciphylaxis is exceptionally rare, with only one prior case documented in medical literature.

Observation:

  • A 56-year-old male patient with ESRD presented with symptoms of penile calciphylaxis.
  • The patient exhibited extensive tissue damage necessitating surgical intervention.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent a multi-stage treatment regimen, including circumcision, partial penectomy, and amputation of necrotic digits.
  • A subtotal parathyroidectomy was performed, resulting in normalization of parathyroid hormone levels.

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  • Following these interventions, the progression of calciphylaxis abated, indicating disease remission.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the possibility of penile calciphylaxis in ESRD patients and underscores the importance of timely and aggressive surgical management.
    • Normalization of parathyroid hormone levels appears crucial in halting disease progression.
    • Further research into calciphylaxis management, particularly in rare presentations, is warranted.