A Case Report of Calciphylaxis.
J Educ Teach Emerg Med 2025 Jul; 10(3):V27-V30.

Abstract

Calciphylaxis is a rare condition that is not well understood but is known to carry significant morbidity and mortality. We present a 44-year-old male with a history of end-stage renal disease on dialysis complaining of increasingly painful chronic wounds. The patient's physical exam was remarkable for ulcerated, bilateral anterior leg wounds with large areas of eschar along with purulent drainage. He was admitted to the hospital for intravenous antibiotics, wound care, and specialist consultation for treatment of calciphylaxis. This case report provides an overview of the key clinical features of calciphylaxis and reviews potential treatment strategies for this life-threatening condition.

Topics

Calciphylaxis, chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, wound infection, wound care.

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Authors+Show Affiliations

Hoang KUniversity of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, CA.
Lu TUniversity of California, Irvine Health, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orange, CA.
Dang AUniversity of California, Irvine Health, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orange, CA.
Matonis DUniversity of California, Irvine Health, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orange, CA.

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

40766933