Warfarin-induced complete bilateral breast necrosis

Br J Plast Surg. 1992 Nov-Dec;45(8):606-9. doi: 10.1016/0007-1226(92)90029-w.

Abstract

Plastic surgeons are routinely consulted about the care of extended cutaneous necrosis. We present an unusual case of complete bilateral breast necrosis and review of the literature of warfarin-induced necrosis to inform plastic surgeons of new advances in the physiopathology of this entity. Warfarin-induced necrosis seems to be produced by an imbalance between circulating clotting factors and blood anticoagulation factors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Coagulation / physiology
  • Blood Coagulation Factors / analysis
  • Breast / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Necrosis
  • Warfarin / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Blood Coagulation Factors
  • Warfarin