Paradoxical embolism associated with oral contraceptives: an underdiagnosed lesion?
A case of cerebral embolism is described in which paradoxical features have been proved clinically, and which may explain some hitherto unaccountable reported cases, and suggests the value of prospective studies. A successful outcome of such a proved case, associated with oral contraceptives, does not appear to have been reported previously.
D000328:Adult; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011660:Pulmonary Heart Disease / Q000139:chemically induced; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000139:chemically induced
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral