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. 2019 Feb 1;155(2):251-252.
doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.4937.

Demographics, Comorbid Conditions, and Outcomes of Patients With Nonuremic Calciphylaxis

Katherine Altman  1 , Michi Shinohara  1
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Demographics, Comorbid Conditions, and Outcomes of Patients With Nonuremic Calciphylaxis

Katherine Altman et al. JAMA Dermatol. .

Abstract

This study analyzes medical records of patients with nonuremic calciphylaxis from the University of Washington Hospital System to evaluate demographic characteristics, comorbid conditions, and outcomes.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported.

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