Systemic lupus erythematosus and calciphylaxis

Sakr, S.H.; Russell, E.Brian.; Jasin, H.E.

Journal of Rheumatology 31(9): 1851-1853

2004


ISSN/ISBN: 0315-162X
PMID: 15338512
Document Number: 570860
Calciphylaxis, a rare condition seen in association with endstage renal disease, is characterized by the appearance of painful, indurated plaques, ecchymosis, ulceration, and eschar formation. We describe a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus, endstage renal disease, and skin lesions first diagnosed as lupus profundus with vasculitis. Further investigation confirmed the diagnosis of extensive calciphylaxis.

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