title: Breast necrosis: calciphylaxis a rare cause.
abstract: Calciphylaxis is a small vessel vasculopathy characterized by significant calcium deposition in the vessel walls and tissue of renal failure patients. The process leads to progressive, painful, ischemic wounding. Management is generally medical; however, superinfection requires surgical intervention. A case of calciphylaxis of the breast is presented. Calciphylaxis of the breast is atypical - the wounds are usually located on the abdomen and thighs. A discussion of the process, its progression, identification and surgical management is presented. A case is made for appropriate debridement and vacuum-assisted wound therapy.
authors.affiliation: Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Joseph J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Thornton
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dolph