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Cutaneous necrosis revealing the coexistence of an antiphospholipid syndrome with acquired protein S deficiency, factor V Leiden and hyperhomocysteinemia.
European journal of dermatology : EJD - 1 Jan 2000
Combemale Patrick, Amiral Jean, Estival Jean-Louis, Dupin Michel, Chouvet Brigitte, Berruyer Micheline
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: We report an exceptional case of cutaneous necrosis due to the coexistence of 4 thrombophilic factors, inherited and acquired. We would like to draw attention to these unrecognized associations. CASE REPORT: A 72-year-old woman was admitted with a 5 month history of necrotic nonhealing, painful ulcer of both legs and recently a purple toe. She had a history of 3 deep venous thromboses of the leg...
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