Calciphylaxis overview

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Calciphylaxis is a syndrome of vascular calcification and skin necrosis. It is seen exclusively in patients with end stage renal disease. It results in chronic non-healing wounds and requires parathyroidectomy and hyperbaric therapy. Calciphylaxis is a rare but serious disease.

Template:WikiDoc Sources