Publications by authors named "Ravikiran Shankarappa T"
Indian J Nephrol
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- Calciphylaxis is a rare and severe condition that causes blood vessel calcification, leading to tissue death, often appearing in areas with more body fat like the abdomen and breasts.
- An elderly woman with end-stage kidney disease experienced severe breast pain and nodules, leading to a diagnosis of calciphylaxis through clinical assessments and imaging.
- After standard treatments failed, glucocorticoids were used effectively, showing significant improvement, but she experienced a relapse after three months, requiring treatment again.
