Wound Healing and Pain Relief after Lumbar Sympathetic Ganglion Block for Patient with Proximal Uremic Calciphylaxis: A Case Report
- VernacularTitle:透析患者に発症した近位型カルシフィラキシスの難治性疼痛に対し腰部交感神経節ブロックを施行し，潰瘍の上皮化と疼痛の改善を得た一例
- Author:
Kyoko UEDA
1
;
Ayano OIWA
2
;
Mizuyuki NAKAMURA
2
;
Yoshiyasu HATTANMARU
2
;
Miho TAMURA
3
;
You SAKAYORI
3
;
Aya NAKANO
3
;
Satomi CHUJO
4
;
Kei MATSUMOTO
5
;
Jiro KURATA
2
;
Shingo YANO
3
;
Yuko SHIOTA
1
Author Information
- Keywords: calciphylaxis; lumbar sympathetic ganglion block; sodium thiosulfate; kidney failure; hemodialysis
- From:Palliative Care Research 2025;20(1):43-48
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
- Abstract: Introduction: Calciphylaxis is a rare disorder characterized by painful ischemic skin ulcers. There is currently no approved therapy and its pain management is often challenging. Case: A 40-year-old female was diagnosed with calciphylaxis seven years after starting hemodialysis. Despite the administration of sodium thiosulfate intravenous and intralesional combination therapy, the ulcers progressed on both lower limbs and buttocks. She suffered from terrible and opioid refractory pain due to ulcers. After careful consideration of the appropriateness, a lumbar sympathetic ganglion block (LSGB) was performed. Six months later, all the ulcers had re-epithelialized and she was relieved of pain. Conclusion: While the appropriateness of LSGB must be carefully evaluated, it could be a treatment option for patients with central-type calciphylaxis.
