Heparin-induced cutaneous necrosis in a postpartum patient

Obstet Gynecol. 1988 Sep;72(3 Pt 2):498-9.

Abstract

A case of heparin-induced cutaneous necrosis resembling necrotizing fasciitis occurred in a post-cesarean section patient. She presented with massive necrosis of the skin and abdominal pannus on the sixth postoperative day after a cesarean section for severe preeclampsia and failed induction. A biopsy showed findings characteristic of heparin-induced cutaneous necrosis, permitting conservative therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Heparin / adverse effects*
  • Heparin / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Necrosis
  • Postpartum Period*
  • Pregnancy
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Skin Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Thrombophlebitis / prevention & control

Substances

  • Heparin