Calciphylaxis - A case study in a patient with Maori heritage

J Tissue Viability. 2016 Nov;25(4):216-219. doi: 10.1016/j.jtv.2016.07.001. Epub 2016 Jul 5.

Abstract

This case history describes a rare complaint - Calciphylaxis, seen in a New Zealand Maori patient undergoing renal dialysis. This condition causes non-healing tissue ulceration, typically with sepsis and is associated with a very high mortality rate. The need for vigilance among health professionals is highlighted, including the risk factors that may faciliate an early diagnosis; together with the value associated with a multi-disciplinary team approach to management.

Keywords: Calcific uremic arteriolopathy; Calciphylaxis; Ulceration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Calciphylaxis / diagnosis
  • Calciphylaxis / etiology*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
  • New Zealand
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases
  • Renal Dialysis* / adverse effects