Spontaneous thigh hematoma associated with diclofenac.

Abstract

Spontaneous nongastrointestinal bleeding in patients treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is an extremely rare occurrence. Herein, the case of a 60-year-old woman with severe bilateral hip osteoarthritis treated with diclofenac sodium, who presented with manifestations of a spontaneous hematoma of the right thigh, is described. There was no history of trauma or family history of bleeding disorder. Thorough investigation excluded a hemorrhagic disorder. The patient was treated conservatively with success and was advised to discontinue diclofenac.

• Authors: Nikolaos S Salemis
• Journal: The American journal of emergency medicine (Am J Emerg Med) Vol. 27 Issue 1 Pg. 129.e1-129.e2 (Jan 2009) ISSN: 1532-8171 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 19041555 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
• Diclofenac

Topics

• Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal (adverse effects)
• Diclofenac (adverse effects)
• Female
• Hematoma (chemically induced, therapy)
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Thigh