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Necrosis or ulceration due to extravasation of drug into the skin

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Link to WHO Definition

Necrosis or ulceration due to extravasation of drug into the skin – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1204593394

Skin ulceration or necrosis due to leakage of an irritant drug preparation, usually during administration by infusion through a cannula but also from direct intravenous injection. Anthracyclines, platinum compounds, vinca alkaloids and taxanes represent some of the more common agents responsible.