Extraosseous calcification in kidney disease
Korey Bartolomeo, Xin Yee Tan, Richard Fatica
Abstract
A consequence of chronic and end-stage kidney disease is a higher risk of calcium deposition in sites other than the bones. The authors of this review outline current understanding of the pathogenesis, presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of this group of disorders.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePathogenesisKidney diseaseDiseaseCalcificationPresentation (obstetrics)KidneyPathologyIntensive care medicineInternal medicineSurgeryParathyroid Disorders and TreatmentsMedical Imaging and Pathology StudiesDermatological and Skeletal Disorders