Amri M*, Altimimi A, Boudar A, Asklou A, Azzouzi L and Habbal R
Volume5-Issue8
Dates: Received: 2024-07-31 | Accepted: 2024-08-30 | Published: 2024-08-31
Pages: 1063-1066
Abstract
Anticoagulant medications, particularly Vitamin K Antagonists (VKAs), are essential for managing thrombotic conditions but can cause severe side effects such as spontaneous hematomas. This case report describes a 69-year-old woman on VKA therapy who developed a large right breast hematoma. Immediate suspension of VKA, blood transfusions, and vitamin K administration led to clinical improvement. Breast ultrasonography confirmed the diagnosis, and after a week, the hematoma regressed, allowing for the resumption of anticoagulation with unfractionated heparin. This case highlights the need for careful monitoring and management of VKA therapy, especially in elderly patients.
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DOI: 10.37871/jbres1989
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Amri M, Altimimi A, Boudar A, Asklou A, Azzouzi L, Habbal R. Spontaneous Breast Hematoma Induced by Vitamin K Antagonist Therapy: A Case Report. J Biomed Res Environ Sci. 2024 Aug 31; 5(8): 1063-1066. doi: 10.37871/jbres1989, Article ID: JBRES1989, Available at: https://www.jelsciences.com/articles/jbres1989.pdf
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