Thoracic intramedullary haematoma as a complication of warfarin: case report and literature review.
Spontaneous intraspinal haematomas due to anticoagulants are uncommon, and usually extradural or subdural. Intramedullary haematomas are particularly rare, and only two case reports were found in the literature. We report a case of a thoracic intramedullary haemorrhage in a 61 year old man who had been commenced on warfarin 1 month previously, following aortic valve replacement. The literature is reviewed and reversal of warfarin effects, imaging and recommendations for treatment are discussed.
Neurosurgical Unit, St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia.
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D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014859:Warfarin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014859:Warfarin