학술논문
Calciphylaxis in a patient affected by rheumatoid arthritis, chronic renal failure, and hyperparathyroidism: a case report
Document Type
Clinical report
Source
International Medical Case Reports Journal. January 1, 2015, p117, 4 p.
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1179-142X
Abstract
Calciphylaxis, or calcific uremic arteriolopathy, is the tissue and vascular calcification that occurs mainly in chronic kidney disease. However, it can be secondary to parathyroid dysfunction and it has been described in rheumatic patients. We present a case of calciphylaxis in a woman with inactive rheumatoid arthritis, acute renal failure, and hyperparathyroidism. Keywords: calciphylaxis, rheumatoid arthritis, renal failure, hyperparathyroidism
Introduction Calciphylaxis, or calcific uremic arteriolopathy (CUA), described for the first time by Selye, (1) is increased tissue sensitivity to calcification affecting the small and medium vessels (especially in the [...]
Introduction Calciphylaxis, or calcific uremic arteriolopathy (CUA), described for the first time by Selye, (1) is increased tissue sensitivity to calcification affecting the small and medium vessels (especially in the [...]