Key result
In two patients with uraemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism, severe skin and subcutaneous tissue involvement manifested as either massive calcification or ischaemia and gangrene.
Case Report (n=2)
Azotaemic hyperparathyroidism can present with severe skin and subcutaneous tissue involvement, manifesting as either massive calcification or ischaemic gangrene due to arteriolar calcification.
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Identifies two cutaneous lesion patterns in uremic hyperparathyroidism; leaves open distinct etiologies and management pending higher-level evidence.
Cooksley et al. (1972) conducted a case report in Uraemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism (n=2). Uraemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism was evaluated on Skin and subcutaneous tissue involvement. In two patients with uraemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism, severe skin and subcutaneous tissue involvement manifested as either massive calcification or ischaemia and gangrene.
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