Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Dec 2012
Net-like pattern of calcification on plain soft-tissue radiographs in patients with calciphylaxis.
Calciphylaxis is a rare, life-threatening syndrome marked by vascular calcification and cutaneous necrosis. The role of radiographic imaging in assisting in diagnosis has not been established. ⋯ A netlike pattern of calcifications on plain radiographs was more common in patients with calciphylaxis and may aid in diagnosis.