Subdural hematoma of the spinal cord and widespread subarachnoid hemorrhage complicating anticoagulant therapy.
A patient developed paraparesis and signs of meningeal irritation spontaneously while on anticoagulant therapy. At autopsy, a subdural hematoma of the thoracic cord and evidence of widespread subarachnoid hemorrhage were found. The possible mechanism for these combined hemorrhages is discussed.
D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000473:pathology; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000473:pathology; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014859:Warfarin / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin