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Case Reports
. 2013 May;54(2):133-5.
doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2011.00861.x. Epub 2012 Feb 16.

Warfarin-induced calciphylaxis successfully treated with sodium thiosulphate

Juber Hafiji  1 , Patrick Deegan, Rebecca Brais, Paul Norris
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Warfarin-induced calciphylaxis successfully treated with sodium thiosulphate

Juber Hafiji et al. Australas J Dermatol. 2013 May.

Abstract

Calciphylaxis is a rare life-threatening form of skin necrosis. Although traditionally observed in patients with end-stage renal disease and/or hyperparathyroidism, calciphylaxis has also been reported to occur in 'non-traditional' patients with normal renal and parathyroid function. We report a case of warfarin-induced calciphylaxis treated successfully with sodium thiosulphate and discuss the role of Vitamin K2 as a potential therapeutic option in the management of warfarin-induced calciphylaxis.

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