Bilateral femoral neuropathy associated with disseminated intravascular coagulopathy: a case report.
We report a case of 20-year-old man who presented with bilateral femoral nerve palsy following resuscitation for traumatic massive blood loss and its consequence. A high suspicious index for this complication may lead to its early recognition. Its related pathoanatomy is discussed based on the described evidences in the literature. Nonoperative treatment remains as a recommended option for coagulopathy-related neuropathy.
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Orthopaedic Unit, Department of Surgery, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000150:complications; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005267:Femoral Nerve / Q000473:pathology*; D020428:Femoral Neuropathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D010243:Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology