Breast necrosis induced by the use of coumadin: case report and review of literature

Dani Ejzenberg, Lucienne P.ereira Del G.rossi Neusquen, Daniel L.orber Rolnik, Adriana C.hebar Lozinsky, José Roberto M.orales Piato

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Abstract

The coumadin-induced skin necrosis is rare and occurs more frequently in the breasts, thighs and buttocks. We describe the first case of coumadin necrosis of the breast in Brazil in a 62-year-old patient.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)417-419
Number of pages3
JournalEinstein
Volume13
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anticoagulants/*adverse effects Breast/*pathology Female Humans Middle Aged Necrosis/chemically induced/metabolism Warfarin/*adverse effects

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