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| Title: | Warfarin-induced Skin Necrosis Mimicking Calciphylaxis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature |
| Author: | Gina Chacon MD, Timmy Nguyen MD, Akram Khan MD, Animesh Sinha MD PhD, Supriya Maddirala MDe |
| Abstract: | Warfarin-induced skin necrosis (WISN) and calciphylaxis share similar early clinical findings and can both lead to significant morbidity and mortality. The authors reviewed the literature on both conditions and describe a case of extensive skin necrosis in a patient with end-stage renal disease who was initially suspected to have calciphylaxis. Further investigation supported a diagnosis of WISN. The pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment of WISN and calciphylaxis are discussed, with emphasis on a diagnostic approach for early recognition. |
| Section: | Case Report |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Volume: | 9 |
| Issue: | 7 |
| Page: | 859 |
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