Eczematous hypersensitivity from aqueous vitamin K injection

Keough, G.C.; English, J.C.; Meffert, J.J.

Cutis 61(2): 81-83

1998


ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162
PMID: 9515212
Document Number: 486525
Hypoprothrombinemic states are commonly treated with injectable vitamin K. Cutaneous vitamin K hypersensitivity can manifest as eczematous or sclerodermoid lesions and historically has been related to the use of fat-soluble vitamin K1. We present a case of warfarin-induced hypoprothrombinemia treated with aqueous vitamin K1, which resulted in the appearance of eczematous vitamin K1 hypersensitivity.

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