Vocal cord hematomas complicating anticoagulant therapy.
Described are the cases of two patients who presented with vocal cord hematomas consequent to poor control of anticoagulation. Both patients presented with hoarseness and cough. One required intubation due to respiratory obstruction. Vocal cord hematomas should be considered in patients who present with upper airway symptoms while anticoagulated.
D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006016:Glycolates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006685:Hoarseness / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013989:Ticrynafen / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014827:Vocal Cords; D014859:Warfarin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D006016:Glycolates; D014859:Warfarin; D013989:Ticrynafen