Penile calciphylaxis in a patient with end-stage renal disease: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract
Penile calciphylaxis is a rare cause of penile gangrene that presents in patients with end-stage renal disease. The rates of comorbidity and mortality of penile calciphylaxis are extremely high. Unlike other penile gangrene, such as Fournier's gangrene, the benefit of aggressive surgical therapy is controversial. Here we present a case of penile calciphylaxis in a 43-year-old man with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis. He received total...
Paper Details
Title
Penile calciphylaxis in a patient with end-stage renal disease: a case report and review of the literature
Published Date
Jan 1, 2018
Journal
Volume
13
Issue
1
Pages
158 - 163
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