Warfarin-induced skin necrosis: a case report.
Warfarin-induced skin necrosis is an unusual complication of anticoagulation therapy associated with high morbidity. A patient is presented who had protein C deficiency and in whom this complication developed twice within a short time as a result of delayed diagnosis. Early recognition of this syndrome has important implications in the treatment of such patients and may reduce the severity of complications.
Abdul-Jabar
Hani Basil
HB
Vascular Unit, Ealing Hospital, London, UK.
Geroulakos
George
G
Philpott
Nicola
N
Fareed
Jawed
J
D000328:Adult; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D020151:Protein C Deficiency / Q000150:complications; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology; D014859:Warfarin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014859:Warfarin