What patient groups is Calciphylaxis seen in?

rare complication of end-stage renal failure

What are the main clinical features of Calciphylaxis?

commonly affects the skin and presents with painful necrotic skin lesions

What is the pathophysiology of Calciphylaxis?

deposition of calcium within arterioles causing microvascular occlusion and necrosis of the supplied tissue

What can increase the risk of Calciphylaxis?

• hypercalcaemia
• hyperphophataemia
• hyperparathyroidism