Case Report

Calciphylaxis Mimicking Skin Lesions of Connective Tissue Diseases

Authors: CUMMINS LUE MD, DENNIS W. BOULWARE MD, PAUL W. SANDERS MD, EMILY F. OMURA MD, EUGENE V. BALL MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Calciphylaxis is a rare condition found in patients with end-stage renal disease and secondary hyperparathyroidism. We describe two cases of prominent cutaneous manifestations of calciphylaxis in which skin lesions were refractory to topical treatments. We also include a brief description of calciphylaxis.

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