Calciphylaxis is more commonly seen in: (A) Primary hyperparathyroidism, (B) Secondary hyperparathyroidism, (C) Teritiary hyperparathyroidism, (D) Pseudo hyperparathyroidism
Answer is B. Calciphylaxis (calcific uraemic aeriolopathy) is a syndrome of disseminated calcification resulting in both vascular calcification and skin necrosis. It accounts for approximately 4% of patients undergoing surgical intervention for secondary hyperparathyroidism. It presents with expanding painful cutaneous purpuric lesions, predominantly on the extremities, although it can also be seen on the lower abdomen.Ref: Bailey and Love 27e pg: 831