| Literature DB >> 23581997 |
Juber Hafiji1, Patrick Deegan, Rebecca Brais, Paul Norris.
Abstract
Calciphylaxis is a rare life-threatening form of skin necrosis. Although traditionally observed in patients with end-stage renal disease and/or hyperparathyroidism, calciphylaxis has also been reported to occur in 'non-traditional' patients with normal renal and parathyroid function. We report a case of warfarin-induced calciphylaxis treated successfully with sodium thiosulphate and discuss the role of Vitamin K2 as a potential therapeutic option in the management of warfarin-induced calciphylaxis.Entities:
Mesh:
Substances:
Year: 2012 PMID: 23581997 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2011.00861.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Australas J Dermatol ISSN: 0004-8380 Impact factor: 2.875