Spontaneous iliopsoas haemorrhage--an unusual complication of streptokinase therapy.
We report a case of spontaneous iliopsoas haemorrhage following intravenous streptokinase which serves to remind physicians of the potential dangers of this form of therapy.
Gillanders
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Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
Nakielny
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Channer
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D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy; D010388:Pelvis; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013300:Streptokinase