Thoracic hematomyelia secondary to coumadin anticoagulant therapy: A case report

Shlomi Constantini, E. Ashkenazi, Y. Shoshan, Z. Israel, F. Umansky

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Abstract

A case of thoracic hematomyelia secondary to anticoagulant therapy is presented. Clinical features, similar to 2 other previously reported cases, are discussed. A high index of suspicion may lead to a quick diagnostic procedure and successful decompressive surgery.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)109-111
Number of pages3
JournalEuropean Neurology
Volume32
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1992
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anticoagulant therapy
  • Hematomyelia
  • Intramedullary hemorrhage
  • Paraplegia
  • Spinal hemorrhage

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Neurology

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