Calciphylaxis, also known as calcific uremic arteriolopathy, is a rare vascular disease often associated with ESRD patients. Even more rare is penile calciphylaxis (<100 reported cases) due to the fact that the rich vascular network of the penis protects against ischemia . Both conditions are life-threatening with a high mortality rate of up to 69% at six months and a mean time to death of 2.5 months. We present a case of penile calciphylaxis observed in our institution that, unlike what is usually reported, had a favorable evolution and prolonged survival.
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