An unusual case of enoxaparin-induced localized skin necrosis
Enoxaparin is a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), i.e., widely used for prophylaxis and therapy of venous thromboembolism. Skin necrosis after subcutaneous injection is an uncommon and possibly underreported complication of LMWH. We report a case of enoxaparin-induced localized skin necrosis. Pro...
Main Authors: | Asmita Kapoor, Devayani Pol, Ajay Kumar, Mahendra Singh Deora |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
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Series: | Clinical Dermatology Review |
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Online Access: | http://www.cdriadvlkn.org/article.asp?issn=2542-551X;year=2023;volume=7;issue=3;spage=292;epage=294;aulast=Kapoor |
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