Heparin-associated skin necrosis

A case of skin necrosis at the sites of injection of subcutaneous heparin is described. The patient went on to develop heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and pulmonary embolism. Review of the previously described cases of heparin-associated skin necrosis reveals that this sequence of events is not unc...

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Published in:Postgraduate medical journal 1990-07, Vol.66 (777), p.573-575
Main Authors: Fowlie, J., Stanton, P. D., Anderson, J. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Female
Heparin - administration & dosage
Heparin - adverse effects
Humans
Injections, Subcutaneous
Middle Aged
Necrosis
Pulmonary Embolism - chemically induced
Skin - pathology
Thrombocytopenia - chemically induced
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Summary:A case of skin necrosis at the sites of injection of subcutaneous heparin is described. The patient went on to develop heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and pulmonary embolism. Review of the previously described cases of heparin-associated skin necrosis reveals that this sequence of events is not uncommon.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.66.777.573