Unexpected skin necrosis of the thighs

J Fam Pract. 2011 Jun;60(6):361-3.

Abstract

The patient was initially told she had cellulitis and sent home with a combination antibiotic. Three weeks later, she returned with necrotic lesions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calciphylaxis / etiology
  • Calciphylaxis / pathology*
  • Calciphylaxis / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Necrosis / etiology
  • Necrosis / pathology
  • Necrosis / therapy
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Thigh