Korean J Med.  2005 Feb;68(2):211-214.

Nontraumatic spinal epidural hematoma complicating anticoagulation therapy in unstable angina: a case report

• Kim D
• Kim YK

Abstract

Patients who receive anticoagulation therapy are at risk of central nervous system (CNS) hemorrhage. CNS hemorrhage must be sought in any patient who develops neurologic complaints during anticoagulation. Nontraumatic spinal epidural hematoma is a rare entity, but it can occur during anticoagulation. Early imaging and management are essential to improve outcome of this potentially serious complication. We describe a 53-year-old male patient who developed nontraumatic spinal epidural hematoma associated with enoxaparin, a low-molecular weight heparin for unstable angina.

Keyword

Unstable angina; Epidural hematoma; Anticoagulants; Enoxaparin

MeSH Terms

Angina, Unstable*
Anticoagulants
Central Nervous System
Enoxaparin
Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal*
Hemorrhage
Heparin
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Anticoagulants
Enoxaparin
Heparin