Calciphylaxis is a deadly disease that is currently diagnosed through a skin biopsy of resultant necrotic lesions despite many cases lacking this characteristic finding.Recently, research has demonstrated the ability of various radiologic techniques to rubbermaid 8 gallon trash can detect calciphylaxis and have promoted their capabilities in earlier diagnosis without tissue invasion.In this case, an obese 55-year-old female with end stage renal disease, and a long history of dialysis, complained of weeks of persistent abdominal pain that was accompanied by a mottled, lacey, net-like rash that resembled livedo reticularis.Computed tomography of the abdomen revealed extensive arterial calcification and subcutaneous calcium deposition.
These radiologic findings, coupled to a high clinical suspicion, prompted treatment for suspected calciphylaxis.Remarkably, after 12n/1200 wella 1 week the patient reported substantial improvement.Hopefully, this publication in conjunction with previous and future research will raise awareness on the role Radiologists can play in expediting the diagnostic process for a lethal disease, especially when a tissue biopsy is not a feasible option.