WCN25-3632 Calcific Uremic Arteriolopathy (Calciphylaxis): Case Report, Diagnosis, and Management
Calciphylaxis is a rare but life-threatening condition characterized by calcium deposition in the dermal and subcutaneous arterioles, leading to ischemia, intimal proliferation, and necrosis [1]. Primarily affecting patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis, calciphylaxis presents with painful, necrotic skin lesions and carries a high mortality rate [2]. Prompt recognition is essential for timely management, as delay can lead to significant morbidity and mortality [3].
Authors
- Tausif Saleem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6496-3928)
- Lina Agha
- Maitha Alnuaimi
- Osama Ouda
Institutions
- Al-Arab Medical University (LY)
- Dar Al-Shifa Hospital (PS)
- Abu Dhabi Health Services (AE)
- Nahrain University (IQ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Kidney International Reports
- Published
- 2025-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ekir.2024.11.1318
- Primary Topic
- Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00