Abstract
A case of warfarin-induced skin vasculitis in a 52-year-old female is reported. Bilateral breast involvement occurred but without progression to necrosis as in previously described cases. The pathogenesis is discussed and prescribing recommendations made in an attempt to avoid the complication in susceptible individuals.
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