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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is calcifilaxis?
Calciphylaxis is a rare disorder, most commonly seen in people with chronic end-stage kidney disease, in which calcium deposits abnormally accumulate in the blood vessels. This causes blood clots, and the decreased blood flow can lead to painful skin ulcers, which can be a potential source for serious infections that can lead to death.
Symptoms of calcifilaxis
Kidney failure on dialysis
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Affected area of skin has stinging or tingling
Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth
Questions your doctor may ask to check for calcifilaxis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose calcifilaxis
Are you currently on dialysis (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, etc)?
Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?
Do you have any pain or tingling in the affected areas of the skin?
Are there black, blue, or brown spots on the skin or elsewhere? (Including moles)
Treatment for calcifilaxis
While there is no cure for calciphylaxis, symptoms can be managed with wound care and pain control, as well as medications like sodium thiosulfate and other treatments to decrease calcium buildup.
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References
Raimondi N, Del Vecchio JJ, Ghioldi M, Uzair E. Calcifilaxis [Calciphylaxis]. Medicina (B Aires). 2017;77(4):331-333. Spanish. PMID: 28825580.
http://www.medicinabuenosaires.com/PMID/28825580.pdf
Reviewed By:
Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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