Genital necrosis secondary to warfarin therapy

Pharmacotherapy. 1988;8(6):351-4. doi: 10.1002/j.1875-9114.1988.tb04093.x.

Abstract

Several adverse dermatologic effects have been reported with the use of warfarin. Among these is the rare complication of drug-induced necrosis. Approximately 150 cases had been reported by 1976, and a review of the literature since 1943 revealed only 4 reported cases of penile necrosis. We present the fifth case of genital necrosis reported with coumarin anticoagulants and the third such case associated with warfarin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Necrosis
  • Penis / pathology*
  • Time Factors
  • Warfarin / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Warfarin