Penile Calciphylaxis: The Use of Radiological Investigations in the Management of a Rare and Challenging Condition
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2017.03.008
Abstract: Penile calciphylaxis is a rare phenomenon of penile necrosis observed in patients with hemodialysis-dependent end-stage renal failure. Multiple treatments have been proposed including conservative management, surgical debridement and penectomy; yet, the prognosis remains extremely poor.… read more here.
Keywords: penile calciphylaxis; calciphylaxis use; radiological investigations; management ... See more keywords
Penile calciphylaxis diagnosis and treatment challenges a case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.10.097
Abstract: Highlights • Rarity of this presentation.• Controversies on treatment.• Controversies about diagnosis. read more here.
Keywords: calciphylaxis diagnosis; penile calciphylaxis; diagnosis treatment; treatment ... See more keywords
Partial Penectomy for Dry Penile Gangrene in a Patient with Penile Calciphylaxis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.04.072
Abstract: Penile calciphylaxis is a difficult urologic condition to manage. First described by Wood et. al in 1997, penile calciphylaxis is a rare cause of penile gangrene.1 One study found the overall mortality rate associated with… read more here.
Keywords: penile calciphylaxis; penile gangrene; partial penectomy; penile ... See more keywords
Penile calciphylaxis with extragenital gangrene
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DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2020.1868280
Abstract: Abstract Penile calciphylaxis is a rare cause of penile gangrene and is typically associated with multiple comorbidities, most commonly diabetes mellitus and hyperparathyroidism. It demonstrates a high mortality rate of 64% and is seen almost… read more here.
Keywords: penile calciphylaxis; extragenital gangrene; penile; calciphylaxis extragenital ... See more keywords
Management of Penile Calciphylaxis: A Case Study
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DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000000483
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Calciphylaxis, also called calcific uremic arteriolopathy, is a highly morbid syndrome characterized by calcium deposition and occlusion of small arterial vessels of the dermis and subdermal adipose tissue, leading to necrosis and gangrene. Penile… read more here.
Keywords: calciphylaxis; penile calciphylaxis; case; care ... See more keywords
Penile calciphylaxis in patients with end‐stage kidney disease undergoing dialysis: Invasive treatment and pain management
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DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.13789
Abstract: Penile calciphylaxis is rarely reported in dialysis patients. read more here.
Keywords: dialysis; calciphylaxis patients; patients end; penile calciphylaxis ... See more keywords