Spontaneous intramural duodenal haematoma with transient biliary obstruction and acute cholecystitis.

Abstract

Intramural duodenal haematoma (IDH) is uncommon and usually presents with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Trauma, anticoagulant therapy, blood coagulation disorders and endoscopic interventions have been reported to cause IDH. IDH secondary to antiplatelet therapy has not been previously reported in the literature. We report IDH secondary to aspirin therapy that was associated with transient obstructive jaundice and acute cholecystitis in a 47-year-old woman. The patient was successfully managed with conservative management.

• Authors: N Basir, V H Chong
• Journal: Singapore medical journal (Singapore Med J) Vol. 51 Issue 12 Pg. e198-200 (Dec 2010) ISSN: 0037-5675 [Print] India
• PMID: 21221492 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
• Aspirin

Topics

• Aspirin (adverse effects)
• Cholecystitis, Acute (complications)
• Cholestasis, Extrahepatic (complications)
• Duodenal Diseases (chemically induced, complications)
• Female
• Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage (chemically induced, complications)
• Hematoma (chemically induced, complications)
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors (adverse effects)