@article{ajmcr20219117,
author={{Russell, Rachel and Omer, Walid and Mudabal, Nagat and Wanat, Karolyn A.},
title={Calciphylaxis in a Young Adult with Acute Kidney Injury and Recently Diagnosed End-stage Liver Disease},
journal={American Journal of Medical Case Reports},
volume={9},
number={11},
pages={544--547},
year={2021},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajmcr/9/11/7},
issn={2374-216X},
abstract={Calciphylaxis is a rare condition in which calcification of medium blood vessels in the skin results in the purpura and painful, necrotic skin ulcers. Although most commonly seen in adults with end-stage kidney disease and long-term dialysis use, reports of nonuremic calciphylaxis exist. We present the case of a 29-year old woman with recently diagnosed end-stage liver disease who presented with an acute kidney injury and painful lower extremity purpura and ulcers with biopsy-confirmed calciphylaxis. The patient had been receiving dialysis for less than one month. Treatment with sodium thiosulfate was provided but was unsuccessful. The patient ultimately pursued palliative care.},
doi={10.12691/ajmcr-9-11-7}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}