摘要
Warfarin is widely prescribed for patients with atrial fibrillation. In addition to unexpected bleeding, allergic skin reaction is one of its uncommon adverse effects. We herein report an 89-year-old man who, after taking warfarin for 4 years, suffered extensive skin eruptions. The skin biopsy disclosed leukocytoclastic vasculitis. The causal relationship between skin lesions and warfarin was confirmed after re-challenge of warfarin. A literature review revealed only 13 such cases reported from 1980 to 2011. Clinicians should be aware of this potential adverse effect of warfarin.
| 原文 | English |
|---|---|
| 頁（從 - 到） | 601-606 |
| 頁數 | 6 |
| 期刊 | Internal Medicine |
| 卷 | 51 |
| 發行號 | 6 |
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| 出版狀態 | Published - 2012 |