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An unusual cause of abdominal pain.

Acta clinica Belgica (2003-11-26)
S Terneu, D Verhelst, F Thys, E Ketelslegers, P Hantson, X Wittebole
ABSTRACT

A 36-year-old woman presented to the Emergency Room because of abdominal pain associated with hematuria and red blood blending to stool. On admission, the physical examination revealed abdominal tenderness and diffuse cutaneous hematoma. The laboratory findings showed abnormal clotting tests with high International Normalised Ratio (INR) and prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time. Hemoperitoneum and ureteral hematoma were noted on the abdomen computed tomography. The patient confessed she had ingested difenacoum for several weeks. All the symptoms resolved with fresh frozen plasma perfusion and vitamin K.

MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description

Supelco
Difenacoum, PESTANAL®, analytical standard