Clopidogrel-induced Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma
Journal of Korean Medical Science
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: 577-579, 2007.
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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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Assunto principal:
Fatores de Tempo
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Ticlopidina
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Encéfalo
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Inibidores da Agregação Plaquetária
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Angiografia Cerebral
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Resultado do Tratamento
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Hematoma Epidural Espinal
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Isquemia
Limite:
Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Ano de publicação:
2007
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