Massive Psoas Haematoma Causing Lumbar Plexus Palsy: A Case Report
| Autor: | Xavier Conesa, Oscar Ares, Roberto Seijas |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vol 20 (2012) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2309-4990 23094990 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/230949901202000119 |
| Popis: | An 84-year-old man who was receiving oral anticoagulation therapy presented with complete lumbar plexus palsy caused by a massive psoas haematoma. Conservative treatment rather than drainage of the haematoma was undertaken, because of the risk of bleeding complications and mortality. At the one-year follow-up, the patient had no clinical signs of neurological recovery. The patient died 2 months later due to his concurrent medical problems. A high degree of suspicion is needed for the diagnosis because of the insidiously developing neurological deficit. |
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