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Compressive femoral neuropathy caused by anticoagulant therapy induced retroperitoneal hematoma: A case report.

Tae-Hoon KimDa-Jung LeeWanil KimHwan Kwon Do
Published in: Medicine (2022)
Although rare, spontaneous retroperitoneal hematomas may occur in patients receiving anticoagulant medications. They may even occur in patients receiving emergency anticoagulant therapy. Compressive femoral neuropathy due to retroperitoneal hematomas should be considered if muscle weakness and groin pain are observed. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan of compressive femoral neuropathy due to retroperitoneal hematoma are helpful for a good prognosis.
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