venous gangrene

stat·ic gan·grene

moist gangrene due to obstruction in the return circulation. Synonym(s): venous gangrene

venous gangrene

A rare condition defined as a clinical triad of skin necrosis and discolouration, documented evidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and presence of palpable or doppler-identifiable arterial pulsation, which in cancer patients is associated with poor prognosis. It is twice as common in patients with anticardiolipin antibodies.
Pathogenesis
Multifactorial; can paradoxically be due to warfarin treatment. Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)-associated VG develops when heparin therapy is discontinued and warfarin therapy initiated or continued.