Warfarin Induced Skin Necrosis.
- Author:
Seong Hwan AHN
1
;
In Seong CHOO
;
Dong Min KIM
;
Gun Han LIM
;
Jin Ho KIM
;
Hoo Won KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea. hoowon@chosun.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Warfarin;
Skin necrosis;
Anticoagulants
- MeSH:
Anticoagulants;
Atrial Fibrillation;
Cerebral Infarction;
Early Diagnosis;
Humans;
Necrosis;
Skin;
Warfarin
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2008;26(2):142-145
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Warfarin is widely used for the prevention of cerebral infarction, especially in patients with atrial fibrillation or artificial valve. Although hemorrhagic problems are well known, skin necrosis is a rare complication. Failures of early diagnosis or management may lead to serious results. We report a case of skin necrosis induced by warfarin therapy.
