Spontaneous intracranial epidural hematoma during rivaroxaban treatment

Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). 2016 Nov;62(8):721-724. doi: 10.1590/1806-9282.62.08.721.

Abstract

According to our research, this is the first case described in the literature of spontaneous intracranial epidural hematoma secondary to the use of Xareltor. Spontaneous intracranial epidural hematomas are rarely described in the literature. They are associated with infectious diseases of the skull, coagulation disorders, vascular malformations of the dura mater and metastasis to the skull. Long-term post-marketing monitoring and independent reports will probably detect the full spectrum of hemorrhagic complications of the use of rivaroxaban.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Factor Xa Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / chemically induced*
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Risk
  • Rivaroxaban / adverse effects*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Factor Xa Inhibitors
  • Rivaroxaban