2022
DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjab590
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Penile calciphylaxis—a complicated case managed with circumcision and glansectomy

Abstract: Penile calciphylaxis is a serious manifestation of calcifying uremic arteriolopathy, with only a small number of cases reported in the literature. It is rare, characterized by calcification within the walls of small vessels, resulting in ischaemic changes to the skin, and is mainly seen in patients with end-stage renal failure (ESRF). Management of penile calciphylaxis is difficult, with both conservative and surgical approaches advocated for. Due to their comorbidity profile, patients with penile calciphylaxi… Show more

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“…Penile calciphylaxis is a multifactorial and rare presentation of systemic calciphylaxis associated with high mortality [ 1 - 3 ]. The high mortality rate is predominantly from superimposed sepsis [ 1 , 2 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Penile calciphylaxis is a multifactorial and rare presentation of systemic calciphylaxis associated with high mortality [ 1 - 3 ]. The high mortality rate is predominantly from superimposed sepsis [ 1 , 2 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Penile calciphylaxis is a multifactorial and rare presentation of systemic calciphylaxis associated with high mortality [ 1 - 3 ]. The high mortality rate is predominantly from superimposed sepsis [ 1 , 2 ]. Multiple studies have been done to identify the possible causes of calciphylaxis, but they are limited by sample size.…”
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confidence: 99%
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