title: Iliacus hematoma syndrome.
abstract: In a patient receiving warfarin and heparin in the treatment of pulmonary embolism, a hematoma developed in the iliacus muscle, compressing the overlying femoral nerve. Femoral nerve paralysis ensued, causing inability to walk, pain and loss of sensation in the sensory distribution of the nerve. Surgical intervention and removal of the hematoma relieved the nerve compression and the condition gradually improved.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005267:Femoral Nerve; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications*; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000188:drug therapy; D013848:Thigh / Q000294:innervation; D014859:Warfarin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014859:Warfarin; D006493:Heparin