Open AccessMassive scalp hematoma: An unusual presentation of valproic acid toxicity
Author(s) -
Suryanarayanan Bhaskar,
Sobti Shivender,
Amit Kumar Singh
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
annals of indian academy of neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.427
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 1998-3549
pISSN - 0972-2327
DOI - 10.4103/0972-2327.104346
Subject(s) - valproic acid , medicine , scalp , hematoma , presentation (obstetrics) , toxicity , broad spectrum , dermatology , surgery , pediatrics , epilepsy , psychiatry , chemistry , combinatorial chemistry
Valproic acid (VPA) is a commonly used broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug especially in children, with various side-effects reported with its usage. Hematologic toxicity is dose related and intracranial bleeding complications have been reported. We are reporting a rare case of massive scalp hematoma requiring surgical intervention, following a trivial fall associated with high-VPA levels.