J Korean Acad Rehabil Med.  2009 Oct;33(5):635-638.

Treatment of Spontaneous Psoas Hematoma in a Hemiplegic Patient Undergoing Anticoagulation Therapy: case report

• Lee KW
• Kim MS
• Park KB
• Kang TW
• Cho NS
• Jung JW
• Kim YB

Abstract

Spontaneous psoas hematoma in patients receiving anticoagulation therapy is a rare condition, but sometimes very serious even fatal, if not properly treated on time. One of our patients developed large spontaneous psoas hematoma while intensive rehabilitation therapy due to recent stroke with global aphasia and right hemiplegia. He had undergone anticoagulation therapy with warfarin and prothrombin time was within therapeutic range. Patient revealed sudden cold sweating with change of vital sign. Because of global aphasia, he could not explain subjective symptoms, but revealed rebound tenderness in right lower quadrant on physical examination. Emergency abdominal & pelvic CT scan showed large hematoma on right iliopsoas area with retroperitoneal extension. Because of unstable hemodynamics and high risks for surgery, transcatheter arterial emboilzation was recommended. Bleeding was controlled successfully after transcatheter arterial embolization, and vital sign was stabilized without other neurologic change.

Keyword

Psoas hematoma; Anticoagulants; Embolization

MeSH Terms

Anticoagulants
Aphasia
Cold Temperature
Emergencies
Hematoma
Hemiplegia
Hemodynamics
Hemorrhage
Humans
Physical Examination
Prothrombin Time
Stroke
Sweat
Sweating
Vital Signs
Warfarin
Anticoagulants
Warfarin