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Calciphylaxis overview
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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.
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