title: Calciphylaxis.
abstract: Calciphylaxis is a condition with a generally poor prognosis about which relatively little is known. Possible improvement in prognosis is noted if the diagnosis can be made early to avoid progression of soft tissue lesions and resulting complications. The mainstays of therapy are wound care and therapy aimed at controlling infection and the progression of disease. Parathyroidectomy seems to benefit some patients, but controversy remains as to the extent of overall patient benefit and scenarios for its appropriate use.
authors.affiliation: Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, 500 University Ave., H091, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.
authors.forename: Kirt S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Beus
authors.forename: Brendan C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Stack
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002115:Calciphylaxis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D015902:Gamma Cameras; D006801:Humans; D006962:Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016105:Parathyroidectomy; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m
chemical_list: D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m