Penile Calciphylaxis: The Use of Radiological Investigations in the Management of a Rare and Challenging Condition

Penile Calciphylaxis: The Use of Radiological Investigations in the Management of a Rare and Challenging Condition

Penile calciphylaxis is a rare phenomenon of penile necrosis observed in patients with hemodialysis-dependent end-stage renal failure. Multiple treatments have been proposed including conservative management, surgical debridement and penectomy; yet, the prognosis remains extremely poor. Here, we des...

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Main Authors: Rebecca A. Campbell, Laith M. Alzweri, Nikolai A. Sopko, Katarzyna J. Macura, Arthur L. Burnett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-07-01
Series:Urology Case Reports
Subjects:
Penile calciphylaxis
Penile gangrene
Penile necrosis
Penectomy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214442017300190

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