Phenylephrine-induced microvascular occlusion syndrome in a patient with a heterozygous factor V Leiden mutation.

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BACKGROUND: Cutaneous microvascular occlusion syndromes (MOS) present with noninflammatory retiform purpura with variable outcomes that are dependent on the severity, duration, and specific underlying cause. Transient cases are often associated with few sequelae, while severe forms such as symmetrical peripheral gangrene may be associated with amputation and death. OBSERVATIONS: A middle-aged man developed MOS...

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