Clopidogrel-induced Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 577-579, 2007.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The hemorrhagic side effects associated with the use of clopidogrel are within the acceptable range and occur mainly at skin or gastrointestinal sites. We report a case of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) in a 60-yr-old woman who was treated with clopidogrel for frequent transient ischemic attacks. To our knowledge, this is the second reported case of clopidogrel-induced SSEH. The patient's symptoms and past history of clopidogrel use suggested the diagnosis and made the procedure proceed quickly to operate SSEH 9 hr after the onset of paraplegia. The outcome was excellent. Therefore, with the popularity of antiplatelet prescription, physicians should keep in mind and urgently treat this unusual but critical side effect.
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Main subject:
Time Factors
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Ticlopidine
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Brain
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
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Cerebral Angiography
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Treatment Outcome
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Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal
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Ischemia
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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