Heparin-induced cutaneous necrosis in a postpartum patient.
A case of heparin-induced cutaneous necrosis resembling necrotizing fasciitis occurred in a post-cesarean section patient. She presented with massive necrosis of the skin and abdominal pannus on the sixth postoperative day after a cesarean section for severe preeclampsia and failed induction. A biopsy showed findings characteristic of heparin-induced cutaneous necrosis, permitting conservative therapy.
Cohen
G R
GR
St. Luke's Perinatal Center, St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri.
Hall
J C
JC
Yeast
J D
JD
Field-Kriese
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D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000517:prevention & control
D006493:Heparin