Calciphylaxis is a rare but serious complication in patients with end-stage renal failure. The condition is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The exact pathogenesis of calciphylaxis and ...the optimal treatment are still not known. A disturbance of coagulation seems to be relevant in the pathogenesis, and anticoagulation therapy seems to be a rational therapy. Reported herein is a case of calciphylaxis developed in a renal failure patient receiving peritoneal dialysis who was successfully treated with intravenous unfractionated heparin.
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GEOZS, IJS, IMTLJ, KILJ, KISLJ, NLZOH, NUK, OILJ, PNG, SAZU, SBCE, SBJE, UILJ, UL, UM, UPCLJ, UPUK, ZAGLJ, ZRSKP
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