Unilateral calciphylaxis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus, chronic kidney disease, and hemodialysis-associated steal syndrome

Dermatol Online J. 2011 Sep 15;17(9):3.

Abstract

Calciphylaxis is a rare but life-threatening disease characterized by deposition of calcium within small and medium sized vessels, with subsequent thrombosis, cutaneous ischemia, and necrosis. Because of its systemic nature, calciphylaxis is typically a symmetrical, bilaterally-distributed phenomenon. Here, we present an unusual case of unilateral leg calciphylaxis in the setting of relative chronic arterial insufficiency of the affected extremity secondary to steal syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Calciphylaxis / diagnosis
  • Calciphylaxis / etiology
  • Calciphylaxis / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications
  • Leg / blood supply
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects
  • Skin Diseases / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases / etiology
  • Skin Diseases / therapy*