Successful embolization of a large superior gluteal artery pseudoaneurysm emerging during anticoagulant therapy.
Gross hemorrhage is the most serious complication of anticoagulant therapy. We report the discovery and treatment of a large pseudoaneurysm of the superior gluteal artery in one patient who had been receiving oral anticoagulant therapy. We diagnosed the pseudoaneurysm by contrast-enhanced computed tomography, and embolized the artery with stainless steel coils. The exact cause of the pseudoaneurysm remains unclear, however, minor trauma appears most likely.
Gabata
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Department of Radiology, Kanazawa University, School of Medicine, Ishikawa, Japan.
Matsui
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O
Kadoya
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Miyata
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S
Fujimura
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Takashima
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T
D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001158:Arteries; D002081:Buttocks / Q000098:blood supply*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014859:Warfarin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin