Calciphylaxis
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Fig. 1. Dry gangrene of the fingers (A and B) and dusky red discoloration of the right great toe (C) are shown. Progression of the gangrene of the fingers (D and E) and development of gangrenous necrosis of the toes (F) are shown. Plain radiographs demonstrating marked vascular calcification of the hands and feet (G–J). Skin biopsy revealing calcification (K) and microthrombosis (L and M) of small subcutaneous blood vessels consistent with calciphylaxis. Tissue sections were stained according to von Kossa method (K) and with Hemotoxylin and eosin stain (L and M).
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