Calciphylaxis causing necrotizing mastitis: a case report

Calciphylaxis causing necrotizing mastitis: a case report

Calciphylaxis is a rare condition most commonly related to ESRD and hyperparathyroidism. We report a case of necrotizing mastitis caused by calciphylaxis following routine breast biopsy for microcalcifications. Early recognition of the potential for this condition should help in clinical management...

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Veröffentlicht in:Breast (Edinburgh) 2001-12, Vol.10 (6), p.540-543
Hauptverfasser: Kay, P.A., Sanchez, W., Rose, J.F., Farley, D.R., Reynolds, C.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Calciphylaxis is a rare condition most commonly related to ESRD and hyperparathyroidism. We report a case of necrotizing mastitis caused by calciphylaxis following routine breast biopsy for microcalcifications. Early recognition of the potential for this condition should help in clinical management of patients with calciphylaxis.
ISSN:0960-9776
1532-3080
DOI:10.1054/brst.2000.0302