Bilateral femoral neuropathy associated with disseminated intravascular coagulopathy: a case report

Med J Malaysia. 2006 Feb:61 Suppl A:97-9.

Abstract

We report a case of 20-year-old man who presented with bilateral femoral nerve palsy following resuscitation for traumatic massive blood loss and its consequence. A high suspicious index for this complication may lead to its early recognition. Its related pathoanatomy is discussed based on the described evidences in the literature. Nonoperative treatment remains as a recommended option for coagulopathy-related neuropathy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amputation, Traumatic / complications
  • Amputation, Traumatic / surgery*
  • Blood Coagulation Disorders / complications
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / complications*
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / diagnosis
  • Femoral Nerve / pathology*
  • Femoral Neuropathy / diagnosis
  • Femoral Neuropathy / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications
  • Male
  • Paralysis / diagnosis
  • Paralysis / etiology