Calciphylaxis of the penis and distal digits: a case report

Abstract Background Calciphylaxis is a rare, often fatal disease resulting from calcification of dermal arterioles and capillaries. Usually diagnosed in patients with end-stage renal disease, this disorder typically presents as necrotic, nonhealing ulcers in acral or adipose areas. Here we report th...

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Main Authors: Gordon Smilnak, Michael Jiang, Bijal Jain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03231-4