Femoral neuropathy from iliac muscle hematoma complicating anticoagulant therapy: a surgical emergency. Report of a case.
A case of femoral neuropathy from iliac muscle hematoma occurring during heparin administration, successfully treated by early surgical decompression is reported. Following the evaluation of anatomy, possible pathogenesis and CT scanning findings, the role of early diagnosis is emphasized in the assessment of prognosis and for successful operative decompression.
D004630:Emergencies; D005267:Femoral Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography
D006493:Heparin