Anticoagulant-induced breast hematoma

Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2017 Jan;23(1):72-73. doi: 10.5505/tjtes.2016.01657.

Abstract

Warfarin is the most commonly used oral anticoagulant and is widely prescribed to prevent thromboembolic events. Warfarin-dependent spontaneous breast hematoma is a very rare complication. Presently described is rare case of warfarin-induced breast hematoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / adverse effects*
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Breast* / drug effects
  • Breast* / surgery
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / complications
  • Heart Failure / drug therapy
  • Hematoma* / chemically induced
  • Hematoma* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Warfarin / adverse effects*
  • Warfarin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Warfarin