Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Calcific Uremic Arteriolopathy (CUA) is a rare but severe complication of end-stage kidney disease with one year survival rates between 45-55%. Extensive skin ulcers and concomitant painful purpura are the clinical features and diagnosis criteria as defined by Hayashi. Parathyroidectomy treatment for hyperparatiroidism is reserved for patients with inadequate response to calcimimetics, persistent elevated PTH>800 pg/ml or calciphylaxis and it has been shown t...