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Contributors: Art Papier MD, William Van Stoecker MD, Michael D. Tharp MD, Neil Shear MD
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Synopsis

Heparin necrosis : Abdomen, Erythema, Eschar, heparin group, Painful skin lesions, Thighs
The subcutaneous administration of heparin can induce a hypercoagulable state, resulting in intravascular thrombosis, infarction, and resultant skin necrosis. This usually occurs in diabetic women on high dose antibiotics, but unlike Coumadin necrosis (warfarin necrosis), heparin necrosis happens in men with relative frequency. Lethal thromboembolism has been reported. Hypersensitivity reactions to heparin can occur that are unrelated to the skin necrosis.

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ICD10CM:
D68.32 – Hemorrhagic disorder due to extrinsic circulating anticoagulants

SNOMEDCT:
293334006 – Heparin adverse reaction

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Last Updated:12/28/2017
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Angulated ulcers with overlying thick eschars and surrounding yellow slough on the thighs.

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