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  • Title: A case of nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy/nephrogenic systemic fibrosis.
    Author: Weiss AS, Lucia MS, Teitelbaum I.
    Journal: Nat Clin Pract Nephrol; 2007 Feb; 3(2):111-5. PubMed ID: 17251999.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: A 61-year-old female with end-stage renal disease who was undergoing hemodialysis presented with an 8-week history of upper and lower extremity weakness associated with skin tightness and contractures. INVESTIGATIONS: Physical examination, blood analysis, electromyogram and skin biopsy. DIAGNOSIS: Nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy/nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. MANAGEMENT: Methylprednisolone, thalidomide and physical therapy.
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