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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03231-4 |