Calciphylaxis associated with alcoholic cirrhosis

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2006 May;20(5):599-601. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2006.01579.x.

Abstract

Calciphylaxis is an uncommon disease characterized by calcification of dermal vessels that determines skin necrosis. Calciphylaxis has been almost exclusively reported in association with renal failure and altered phosphor-calcium metabolism. Only a few cases have been described in hyperparathyroidism, malignancies, and, recently, cirrhosis. We report a patient that developed calciphylaxis related to end-stage alcoholic cirrhosis, without any alteration in the phosphocalcic and parathyroid hormone metabolisms. Possible contributing factors were repeated albumin infusions and low levels of protein C and S.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Calciphylaxis / diagnosis
  • Calciphylaxis / drug therapy
  • Calciphylaxis / etiology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / complications*
  • Middle Aged