Which of the following is FALSE regarding cutaneous calciphylaxis?
Correct Answer: Exemplifies dystrophic calcification
Description: Ans. b (Exemplifies dystrophic calcification) (Ref. Harrison's medicine 18th/pg. Ch. 280)CUTANEOUS CALCIPHYLAXIS# Calciphylaxis, an rare, potentially lethal condition characterized by progressive disseminated cutaneous, vascular and soft tissue calcification.# It is seen principally in the setting of Chronic renal failure-associated hyperparathyroidism.# It presents with painful, violaceous, mottled lesions of the extremities and/or trunk that progress to skin and subcutaneous tissue necrosis, non-healing ulcers, and gangrene.# Treatment: Timely parathyroidectomy.
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