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Case Reports
. 2012 Feb;12(1):90-1.
doi: 10.7861/clinmedicine.12-1-90.

Warfarin-induced skin necrosis

Catherine R Mungalsingh  1 , Jamie Bomford, Jeremy Nayagam, Mirella Masiello, Ugo I Ekeowa, Simon Webster
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Case Reports

Warfarin-induced skin necrosis

Catherine R Mungalsingh et al. Clin Med (Lond). 2012 Feb.

Abstract

Warfarin-induced skin necrosis is a rare but serious complication of treatment with this commonly prescribed drug. This lesson presents the case of a patient with extensive skin necrosis after inappropriately prolonged warfarinisation and delayed recognition. The condition is briefly reviewed to highlight key features and risk factors.

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Fig 1.
Fig 1.
Multiple tender, malodorous necrotic lesions were found on the patient's trunks, limbs and face. Right panel: these were typically comprised an eschar with surrounding purpura. Approximately 20% of the patient's body surface area was eventually involved.
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