Epidural Hematoma Following Hemodialysis in a Methanol Poisoned Patient; a Case Report

Brain injury associated with methanol toxicity can be ischemic, necrotic or hemorrhagic in nature. It most commonly affects the putamen area bilaterally; however, it can be seen in other locations. This report describes a 22-year-old intoxicated patient who developed an epidural hematoma following h...

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Published in:Emergency (Tehran, Iran) Iran), 2014-01, Vol.2 (1), p.48-49
Main Authors: Moharamzadeh, Payman, Rahmani, Farzad, Pouraghaei, Mahboob, Ebrahimi Bakhtavar, Hanieh, Mohammadzadeh Abachi, Ehsan
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Language:English
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Summary:Brain injury associated with methanol toxicity can be ischemic, necrotic or hemorrhagic in nature. It most commonly affects the putamen area bilaterally; however, it can be seen in other locations. This report describes a 22-year-old intoxicated patient who developed an epidural hematoma following hemodialysis. Heparinization during hemodialysis may contribute to cerebral hemorrhagic complications in methanol poisoning. In addition, a history of head trauma may raise the incidence of post-hemodialysis hemorrhagic brain insults. Heparin-free dialysis or peritoneal dialysis can be a good option in these cases.
ISSN:2345-4563
2345-4571