Further to our previously published report,
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we would like to report further on the subsequent progress of this patient who was
further referred by the renal team when she developed worsening gangrene of her left
little finger. She was on regular haemodialysis with end-stage renal failure and tertiary
hyperparathyroidism. On examination, she was noted to have necrosis of the tip of
the digit with the phalynx exposed. This required amputation and subsequently healed
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Published online: October 16, 2007
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