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Warfarin‐induced calciphylaxis successfully treated with sodium thiosulphate
Author(s) -
Hafiji Juber,
Deegan Patrick,
Brais Rebecca,
Norris Paul
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
australasian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.67
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1440-0960
pISSN - 0004-8380
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2011.00861.x
Subject(s) - calciphylaxis , medicine , warfarin , hyperparathyroidism , surgery , renal function , disease , atrial fibrillation
Calciphylaxis is a rare life‐threatening form of skin necrosis. Although traditionally observed in patients with end‐stage renal disease and/or hyperparathyroidism, calciphylaxis has also been reported to occur in ‘non‐traditional’ patients with normal renal and parathyroid function. We report a case of warfarin‐induced calciphylaxis treated successfully with sodium thiosulphate and discuss the role of Vitamin K2 as a potential therapeutic option in the management of warfarin‐induced calciphylaxis.