Calcific uremic ateriorolopathy (calciphylaxis) =============================================== In patients with ESRD angular, very tender ecchymotic areas later, areas slough Biopsy is gold standard but biopsy site doesn't heal very high mortality can try soft tissue X-ray or CT, bone scan, mammogram of extremity correct Ca x PO4 product can use non-calcium phosphate binder, decrease PTH, stop Coumadin? inhibits matrix GLA protein which might inhibit bone formation. IV pamidronate, sodium thiosulfate are experimental but may be effective.