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Penile gangrene from calciphylaxis is salvageable with intravenous sodium thiosulfate and early total parathyroidectomy

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Penile gangrene is a rare but fatal complication of calciphylaxis in end-stage renal disease (ESRD). To date, there are no guidelines on its management, and outcomes are generally poor with high mortality rate. We present a case of a diabetic patient with ESRD presenting with dry gangrene of the glans penis due to calciphylaxis and successfully treated with intravenous sodium thiosulfate (STS) and early total parathyroidectomy. We further analysed existing literatures on cases that utilized STS in the treatment of penile calciphylaxis.

Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.11.085

Authors: Geraldine Yanlei Lei, Kon Voi Tay, Cheryl Hern Qi Chong, Thomas Ho

Institutions: Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Woodlands Health Campus, National University of Singapore

Language: English

Topic: Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Nephrology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $700