Calciphylaxis overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Calciphylaxis is a syndrome of vascular calcification and skin necrosis. It is seen exclusively in patients with end stage renal disease. It results in chronic non-healing wounds and requires parathyroidectomy and hyperbaric therapy. Calciphylaxis is a rare but serious disease.

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