Kingi L, Grech R, Lam M, Dissanayake A, Otter S. Calciphylaxis - A case study in a patient with Maori heritage.
J Tissue Viability 2016;
25:216-219. [PMID:
27443245 DOI:
10.1016/j.jtv.2016.07.001]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2015] [Revised: 03/09/2016] [Accepted: 07/03/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
This case history describes a rare complaint - Calciphylaxis, seen in a New Zealand Maori patient undergoing renal dialysis. This condition causes non-healing tissue ulceration, typically with sepsis and is associated with a very high mortality rate. The need for vigilance among health professionals is highlighted, including the risk factors that may faciliate an early diagnosis; together with the value associated with a multi-disciplinary team approach to management.
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