Warfarin-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis and proteinuria

Warfarin is typically prescribed for patients with thromboembolic diseases and atrial fibrillation. In addition to the complications of bleeding, allergic skin reaction is one of its rare adverse effects. We herein report a case of a 79 year old male patient with leukocytoclastic vasculitis and prot...

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Published in:	Journal of family medicine and primary care Vol. 5; no. 1; pp. 160 - 162
Main Authors:	Jumean, Khalid, Arqoub, Ahmad, Hawatmeh, Amer, Qaqa, Firas, Bataineh, Ayham, Shaaban, Hamid
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Wolters Kluwer - Medknow Publications 01-01-2016 Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:	Care and treatment Case Report Complications and side effects Development and progression Leukocytoclastic Proteinuria Vasculitis Warfarin Leukocytoclastic vasculitis proteinuria warfarin
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Summary:	Warfarin is typically prescribed for patients with thromboembolic diseases and atrial fibrillation. In addition to the complications of bleeding, allergic skin reaction is one of its rare adverse effects. We herein report a case of a 79 year old male patient with leukocytoclastic vasculitis and proteinuria secondary to warfarin. The warfarin was discontinued and oral prednisone therapy was initiated. The cutaneous lesions and the proteinuria resolved thereafter.
ISSN:	2249-4863 2278-7135
DOI:	10.4103/2249-4863.184643