Coumarin necrosis of the penis

J Urol. 1989 Apr;141(4):946-8. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)41064-0.

Abstract

Coumarin-induced necrosis of the skin and subcutaneous tissue is an uncommon but well recognized complication of anticoagulant therapy. Although any area of skin may be involved necrosis of the penis is rare. We report a case of penile necrosis associated with coumarin therapy and review the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Coumarins / adverse effects*
  • Coumarins / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Necrosis
  • Penis / pathology*
  • Protein C Deficiency
  • Pulmonary Embolism / drug therapy

Substances

  • Coumarins
  • coumarin