Acute Visual Loss and Mesenteric Nodules: Two Case Reports of Atypical Presentations of Calciphylaxis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Calciphylaxis is a systemic disease that predominantly affects individuals with chronic kidney disease, particularly in the advanced stages. It is a potentially life-threatening condition with significant morbidity. The exact underlying mechanisms leading to calciphylaxis are not fully understood. Cutaneous manifestations are the typical presentation of calciphylaxis, where patients develop painful skin ulcers affecting their extremities. However, calciphylaxis involving visceral organs are rare.

Case presentations

We present 2 cases where the initial clinical picture of calciphylaxis was atypical. The first case is a haemodialysis patient presenting with unilateral acute vision loss, mimicking giant cell arteritis. The second case is a failed transplant graft r

SUBMITTER: Lim WT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12040307 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature