Publications by authors named "Roberto Calcas"
Introduction: Cutaneous manifestations related to chronic kidney disease (CKD) are common and associated with high morbidity. Acquired perforating dermatosis (APD) occurs mostly in diabetic or CKD patients, namely those undergoing hemodialysis.
Case Report: A 58-year-old male with type 2 diabetes, with long-term insulin use, several microvascular and macrovascular complications, and on maintenance hemodialysis for 5 years presented with a 1-week history of painful, pruritic, umbilicated papules and some punctiform necrotic lesions on his left forearm, both hands, and both amputation stumps.