Multiple purpuric patches were seen all over the body; however, they were worse over the distal forearm and dorsal surface of the right hand (Figure 1). She however developed dry gangrene of the toes (Figure 2), 48 hours after the purpuric patches were formed; the dry gangrene affected the little, ring, middle and index finger of the right hand, there was symmetrical dry gangrene of the feet involving the first, second, third, fourth and fifth digits of the feet, the posterior tibia and dorsalis-pedis artery pulsations were present. A diagnosis of dry gangrene involving the digits of both feet most probably from septic emboli following an unsafe abortion was made.