Open AccessAcquired perforating dermatosis with associated complicated cellulitis and amputation in a hemodialysis patient
Author(s) -
Ana Domingos,
Roberto Calças,
Eduarda Carias,
Joana Vidinha,
Anabela Malho Guedes,
Viriato Santos,
Patrick Agostini,
Francisco Manuel Ildefonso Mendonça,
Pedro Leão Neves
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical nephrology - case studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2196-5293
DOI - 10.5414/cncs110297
Subject(s) - cellulitis , amputation , medicine , hemodialysis , surgery , cellulite , dermatology
Cutaneous manifestations related to chronic kidney disease (CKD) are common and associated with high morbidity. Acquired perforating dermatosis (APD) occurs mostly in diabetic or CKD patients, namely those undergoing hemodialysis.