Calcific uremic arteriolopathy in a transplanted kidney

Am J Med Sci. 2005 Feb;329(2):102-3. doi: 10.1097/00000441-200502000-00009.

Abstract

Calcific uremic arteriolopathy is a severe and life-threatening condition that develops in patients with kidney disease. Most commonly, it presents with skin rash and painful subcutaneous nodules. However, other organs may be involved. We report a case of a young man who developed renal failure in the transplanted kidney. Renal biopsy demonstrated myointimal calcification in the renal arteries consistent with this diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Calciphylaxis / complications*
  • Graft Rejection*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / surgery
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male