Hitit Medical Journal (Feb 2023)

A Case Of Late-onset Warfarin Induced Skin Necrosis Resulting In Mortality

  • Pınar Korkmaz,
  • Sinem Bayrakçı

DOI
https://doi.org/10.52827/hititmedj.1173309
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1
pp. 59 – 61

Abstract

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Warfarin-induced skin necrosis is a rare complication of warfarin therapy and is associated with high mortality. Here, we present a case of warfarin-induced skin necrosis, that was fatal in a 53-year-old female patient who was started on warfarin treatment 5.5 years ago due to atrial fibrillation and previous mitral valve surgery. Patients using warfarin should be evaluated for warfarin-induced skin necrosis when they present with skin lesions. Early diagnosis, early discontinuation of the drug, early initiation of supportive treatment can be life-saving.

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