• Clin Med · Feb 2012

    Case Reports

    Warfarin-induced skin necrosis.

    • Catherine R Mungalsingh, Jamie Bomford, Jeremy Nayagam, Mirella Masiello, Ugo I Ekeowa, and Simon Webster.
    • Chest Unit, Kent and Sussex Hospital, Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
    • Clin Med. 2012 Feb 1; 12 (1): 909190-1.

    AbstractWarfarin-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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