Idiopathic calciphylaxis with cutaneous necrosis : a case report
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Calciphylaxis is a rare medical condition that is characterized by calcification, microthrombosis, and fibrointimal hyperplasia within cutaneous arteries. This condition is associated with high morbidity and mortality. However, there are limited management guidelines available. We present a patient case of a woman with a prior prolonged hospital stay who presented with chronic wounds secondary to idiopathic, non- uremic calciphylaxis. She required multidisciplinary inpatient care and was subsequently discharged to a long-term care facility for chronic wound care and antibiotics. We also review relevant literature on treatment strategies, including antibiotics, wound debridement, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
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