Femoral neuropathy and retroperitoneal hemorrhage

Neurosurgery. 1983 Jul;13(1):44-7. doi: 10.1227/00006123-198307000-00008.

Abstract

A case of femoral neuropathy secondary to psoas muscle hematoma in a patient on warfarin sodium anticoagulation therapy is presented. Computed tomography was used to establish the diagnosis. The literature is reviewed with regard to the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and therapy of this case. Surgical decompression is suggested to shorten the recovery period and minimize residual neurological deficit.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Femoral Nerve* / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematoma / chemically induced
  • Hematoma / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscular Diseases / chemically induced
  • Muscular Diseases / complications*
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / diagnostic imaging
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / etiology*
  • Peritoneum
  • Radiography
  • Warfarin / adverse effects

Substances

  • Warfarin