Calcific uremic arteriolopathy with penile involvement post-kidney transplant

ElsevierVolume 61, July 2025, 103047Urology Case ReportsAuthor links open overlay panel, , , , , , Abstract

Calcific uremic arteriolopathy (calciphylaxis) is a rare, painful condition in ESRD patients causing skin lesions and tissue ischemia. While typically affecting proximal areas, distal sites, including the penis, can also be involved. We present a 55-year-old male with ESRD who developed calciphylaxis in the fingers, toes, and penis months after a kidney transplant. Despite treatment with sodium thiosulfate and hemodialysis, his condition worsened, requiring toe amputation and management of recurrent infections. This case highlights the severity of calciphylaxis, especially post-transplant, and the need for prompt diagnosis and aggressive management.

Keywords

Calcific uremic arteriolopathy

Calciphylaxis

End-stage renal disease

Penile involvement

Post-kidney transplant

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