Calciphylaxis in the absence of renal failure and hyperparathyroidism in a nonagenarian

Shuang Quan Chan; Irene Wagner; Grace Sylvia Vittor

doi:10.1136/bcr-2014-205483

Calciphylaxis in the absence of renal failure and hyperparathyroidism in a nonagenarian

BMJ Case Rep. 2015 Apr 15:2015:bcr2014205483. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2014-205483.

Authors

Shuang Quan Chan¹, Irene Wagner¹, Grace Sylvia Vittor¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Geriatrics, Monash Health, Dandenong, Victoria, Australia.

Abstract

Calciphylaxis is a rare, potentially life-threatening syndrome of progressive cutaneous necrosis from calcium deposition. It is well described in uraemic diseases. However, its mechanism is poorly understood and information on non-uraemic causes is lacking. This is the first report of a biopsy-proven non-uraemic calciphylaxis in a nonagenarian.

2015 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged, 80 and over
Biopsy
Calciphylaxis / diagnosis*
Calciphylaxis / etiology*
Female
Humans
Hyperparathyroidism / complications*
Rare Diseases
Renal Insufficiency / complications*
Risk Factors