Compressive neuropathy of the brachial plexus and long thoracic nerve: a rare complication of heparin anticoagulation.
Chest
; 120(1): 309-11, 2001 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-11451857
ABSTRACT
We present a case of a 69-year-old woman who developed brachial plexopathy and long thoracic nerve palsy secondary to compression from a hematoma while receiving heparin therapy for the treatment of a stroke. The patient was treated conservatively with discontinuation of heparin and had complete resolution of her compressive neuropathy. This is the first report of a patient with long thoracic nerve palsy with a brachial plexopathy complicating anticoagulation. We review the literature on hematoma-induced compressive neuropathies and treatment options. Our review concludes by emphasizing the importance of clinical judgment in determining the best therapeutic modality.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Nervos Torácicos
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Heparina
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Neuropatias do Plexo Braquial
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Hematoma
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Anticoagulantes
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Síndromes de Compressão Nervosa
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Chest
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article