Anticoagulant-induced shoulder hematoma producing brachial plexus neuropathy--case reports.
Hemorrhagic complications from anticoagulants are common and may manifest in any part of the human body. Skin discoloration, pain, tenderness, and soft-tissue swelling may be the main clinical features. The authors present 3 extraordinary cases of brachial plexus neuropathy associated with anticoagulant-induced hemorrhage. The signs, symptoms, important differentials, and clinical treatment are described with regard to the pathologic anatomy.
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Department of Medicine, Saint Andrews General Hospital, Patras, Greece.
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D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001917:Brachial Plexus; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012782:Shoulder
D000925:Anticoagulants