Iatrogenic calcinosis cutis following nadroparin injection

Int J Dermatol. 2005 Oct;44(10):855-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2005.02310.x.

Abstract

Accumulation of calcium in the skin is usually classified as a group of disorders referred to as calcinosis cutis. We report the case of a patient who developed iatrogenic calcinosis at the site of subcutaneous administration of low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWH) as nadroparin. This is usually used for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis, especially following renal transplantation. The role of calcium content in nadroparin is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anticoagulants / adverse effects*
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Calcinosis / etiology
  • Calcinosis / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease
  • Injections, Subcutaneous / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Nadroparin / adverse effects*
  • Nadroparin / therapeutic use
  • Skin Diseases / etiology
  • Skin Diseases / pathology*
  • Venous Thrombosis / prevention & control

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Nadroparin