Case of hemorrhagic shock due to hypermenorrhea during anticoagulant therapy

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2000 Sep;264(2):99-100. doi: 10.1007/s004040000078.

Abstract

We report the case of a patient with uterine myoma who developed uncontrollable massive hemorrhage from the uterus during anticoagulant therapy after cardiac valve replacement and required hysterectomy. There was a discrepancy between the laboratory findings regarding the blood coagulation system and the clinical manifestations, suggesting a combination of multiple factors, such as a hormonal imbalance. This was a case that demanded strict attention to the management of the uterine lesions during the conduct of anticoagulant treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Leiomyoma / complications
  • Leiomyoma / pathology
  • Leiomyoma / surgery
  • Menorrhagia / chemically induced*
  • Menorrhagia / complications*
  • Menorrhagia / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / drug therapy
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery
  • Shock, Hemorrhagic / etiology*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / complications
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery

Substances

  • Anticoagulants