Skin lesions in a man with end-stage renal disease.

Abstract

Calciphylaxis is an uncommon condition most often seen in patients with end-stage renal disease. It is easily mistaken for other more common conditions and requires a high level of suspicion to make a timely diagnosis. Although various treatments such as IV sodium thiosulfate and bisphosphonates have been used for management, calciphylaxis remains a condition with a high mortality that requires an interdisciplinary approach for optimal management.