China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2023, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (3): 184-185.doi: 10.12144/zgmfskin202303184

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Calciphylaxis of both lower limbs: a case report

LI Dan1, LI Xiaorui2, YAN Jianwen1, FAN Ruidong1   

  1. 1 Department of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine,People's Hospital of Shigatse City,Shigatse 857000,China; 
    2 Department of Dermatology,Longhua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Shanghai 200032,China
  • Online:2023-03-15 Published:2023-02-16

Abstract: A 56-year-old female presented with erythema, nodules, ulcers and pain on both legs for 3 months. Combined with the medical history, clinical manifestations and pathology, the diagnosis of calcified defense was made. The pain symptom of the patient were slightly improved after treatment, while the skin lesions were not significantly improved, and the patient was lost to follow-up 2 months later.

Key words: calciphylaxis, chronic renal failure, secondary hyperparathyroidism