Challenges of Surgical Wound Care with Idiopathic Calciphylaxis: A Case Report

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Authors

Ellie Gschwendtner, Corewell Health West Resident
Samuel Girian, Corewell Health West Intern
Humza Mirza, Corewell Health West Resident
Timothy Burton, Corewell Health West
Patricia Pentiak, Corewell Health West
Amy Spencer, Corewell Health West
Alistair Chapman, Corewell Health West

Description

Calciphylaxis is a poorly understood and notoriously difficult to treat rare condition characterized by calcium deposition within small blood vessels of subcutaneous fat and skin. The calcium deposits cause narrowing of the lumen and occlusion which further leads to ischemic necrosis and chronic, painful skin lesions. Although typically associated with end stage renal disease (ESRD) or hyperparathyroidism (hyperPTH), idiopathic cases are rarely reported. Surgical management of wounds caused by idiopathic calciphylaxis presents complex challenges for both diagnosis and wound care.

Publication Date

5-9-2025

Disciplines

Plastic Surgery

Recommended Citation

Gschwendtner E, Girian S, Mirza H, Burton T, Pentiak P, Spencer A, Chapman A. Challenges of surgical wound care with idiopathic calciphylaxis: a case report. Presented at: Research Day Corewell Health West; 2025 May 9; Grand Rapids, MI.

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2025 Research Day Corewell Health West, Grand Rapids, MI, May 9, 2025. Abstract 1763