title: Calciphylaxis in the absence of renal failure and hyperparathyroidism in a nonagenarian.
abstract: Calciphylaxis is a rare, potentially life-threatening syndrome of progressive cutaneous necrosis from calcium deposition. It is well described in uraemic diseases. However, its mechanism is poorly understood and information on non-uraemic causes is lacking. This is the first report of a biopsy-proven non-uraemic calciphylaxis in a nonagenarian.
authors: Department of Geriatrics, Monash Health, Dandenong, Victoria, Australia.
authors: Shuang Quan
authors: SQ
authors: Chan
authors: Department of Geriatrics, Monash Health, Dandenong, Victoria, Australia.
authors: Irene
authors: I
authors: Wagner
authors: Department of Geriatrics, Monash Health, Dandenong, Victoria, Australia.
authors: Grace Sylvia
authors: GS
authors: Vittor
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001706:Biopsy; D002115:Calciphylaxis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000150:complications*; D035583:Rare Diseases; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000150:complications*; D012307:Risk Factors