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. 2020 Nov 6;9(1):580-581.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.3478. eCollection 2021 Jan.

Penile calciphylaxis

Kulwant Bath  1 , Emad Al Jaber  1
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Penile calciphylaxis

Kulwant Bath et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

For small lesions, conservative management including local wound care, debridement, and adjustment of renal replacement therapy may suffice. Consulting palliative care is encouraged to help establish goals of care among patient, family, and medical team.

Keywords: dialysis; end‐stage renal disease; penile calciphylaxis.

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Conflict of interest statement

None declared.

Figures

FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
Showing blackish discoloration of the perimeatal tissues and ventral side of glans penis
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