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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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What is Calcifilaxis?
Calciphylaxis is a rare disorder, often seen in people with chronic end-stage kidney disease, where calcium deposits accumulate abnormally in blood vessels. This leads to blood clots, and the reduced blood flow can cause painful skin ulcers, which can be a potential source of severe infections that can result in death.
Typical Symptoms of Calcifilaxis
Kidney failure on dialysis
Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth
Scab
Affected area of skin has stinging or tingling
Dark spots on skin
Arm pain
Skin problem of the legs, in the area between thigh and ankle
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Calcifilaxis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Are you currently on dialysis?
Are there black, blue, or brown spots on your skin? (Including moles)
Do you have a scab?
Do you feel any pain or tingling in the affected skin areas?
Do you have darkened skin?
Treatmentof Calcifilaxis
Though 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
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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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