Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)-Induced Bullous Hemorrhagic Dermatosis.
Unfractionated heparin (UFH) and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) are associated with side effects including hematomas, skin necrosis, contact dermatitis, and urticaria. We present a patient awaiting bypass surgery who developed bullous hemorrhagic dermatosis following LMWH.
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, 19 Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey.
Serkan Burc
SB
Deser
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, 19 Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey.
Mustafa Kemal
MK
Demirag
D000368:Aged; D060050:Angina, Stable; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight