Haemorrhagic compression of the femoral nerve complicating anticoagulation therapy. Case report.
Haemorrhagic compression of the femoral nerve is a rare complication of anticoagulation therapy. Two cases of femoral neuropathy secondary to such medication are presented and the literature is reviewed. The therapeutic approach to the problem is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005267:Femoral Nerve; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D010630:Phenindione / Q000009:adverse effects*
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