title: Calciphylaxis in chronic renal failure: An approach to risk factors.
abstract: We present a case of calcifying panniculitis due to calciphylaxis in a nontherapy compliance 65-year-old man suffering from chronic renal failure. Calciphylaxis, a life threatening condition, is characterized by high calcium x phosphate product, presence of calcium crystals in the skin and secondary hyperparathyroidism. The clinical presentation includes painful firm plaques, which could progress to nonhealing ulcers. A review of literature is given with emphasis on identification of risk factors and early diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Zaans Medical Center, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Rezaie
authors.forename: H A J M
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Overtoom
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Flens
authors.forename: R J L
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Klaassen