An unusual complication of thrombolysis--bilateral retro-orbital haematomata.
We present a case of bilateral retro-orbital haematomata following thrombolysis of pulmonary embolism in a severely haemodynamically compromised 29-year-old female. The haematomata developed two days post-thrombolysis with marked visual impairment. Visual acuity was restored following bilateral drainage of the superior aspects of the retro-orbital space.
Ahmar
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W
Department of General Medicine, Intensive Care and Diagnostic Haematology, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria.
Mason
K
K
Harley
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N
Hogan
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C
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000628:therapy*; D019315:Retrobulbar Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed