[Retroclival hematoma in a patient taking oral anticoagulants]

Rev Neurol (Paris). 2000 Apr;156(4):392-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Retroclival hematoma associated with anticoagulation. We report a case of retroclival hematoma associated with anticoagulant therapy in a 78-year-old-woman, who presented with an isolated left external ophthalmoplegia. The role of the anticoagulant therapy is discussed. There was a spontaneous neurological resolution.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anticoagulants / adverse effects*
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / chemically induced*
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / complications
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Ophthalmoplegia / diagnosis
  • Ophthalmoplegia / etiology

Substances

  • Anticoagulants