Systemic lupus erythematosus and calciphylaxis

J Rheumatol. 2004 Sep;31(9):1851-3.

Abstract

Calciphylaxis, a rare condition seen in association with endstage renal disease, is characterized by the appearance of painful, indurated plaques, ecchymosis, ulceration, and eschar formation. We describe a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus, endstage renal disease, and skin lesions first diagnosed as lupus profundus with vasculitis. Further investigation confirmed the diagnosis of extensive calciphylaxis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Calciphylaxis / complications*
  • Calciphylaxis / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / pathology
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / pathology
  • Necrosis
  • Vasculitis / complications
  • Vasculitis / pathology