Arterial calcification

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

The patient is on dialysis.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Tram track arterial calcification along lower limb arteries.

Also noted, fracture of 2nd and 3rd metatarsals since 2 months.

Case Discussion

This case shows the typical appearance of arterial calcifications in lower limb. This is due to atherosclerosis, which is accelerated in this patient on chronic dialysis.

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