Cutaneous reactions to heparin therapy: when are they caused by heparin allergy?

Introduction: Little is known about the incidence and causes of heparin-induced skin lesions. The most commonly reported causes are delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions. We describe 3 patients who were referred to our staff between March and October 2009 for suspected heparin allergies. All were...

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Main Authors: Giuliana Zisa, Francesca Riccobono, Maurizio Galimberti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.italjmed.org/index.php/ijm/article/view/148