title: Spontaneous posterior fossa subdural hematoma as a complication of anticoagulation.
abstract: We report a patient in whom a spontaneous subdural hematoma developed in the posterior fossa during anticoagulation therapy for mitral valve disease. This rare complication of anticoagulation has been reported in only three other patients.
mesh_terms: D003388:Cranial Fossa, Posterior; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008943:Mitral Valve; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin