Open AccessWarfarin‐induced spontaneous iliopsoas hematoma — An unusual complication
Author(s) -
Kheiri Babikir,
Al Salihi Mohammed,
Maldonado David,
Nakhleh Rasha,
Bachuwa Ghassan
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1665
Subject(s) - medicine , warfarin , complication , iliopsoas , hematoma , anticoagulant , surgery , iliopsoas muscle , anesthesia , cardiology , atrial fibrillation , abscess
Key Clinical Message Warfarin is a commonly prescribed anticoagulant with a narrow therapeutic window and high potential for serious complications. Spontaneous psoas hematoma is a rare complication of warfarin which can result in significant neurological deficits.