Spontaneous Breast Haematoma after Heparin Anticoagulation

Abstract

Heparin is commonly used in clinical practice for the prevention and treatment of various thrombotic conditions. Its use can be associated with bleeding which can range from minor to life threatening. Non-traumatic causes of breast haematoma are very rare. We report a case of spontaneous bleeding into the breast in a female patient who was anticoagulated with heparin.

Keywords

• thrombosis
• heparin
• anticoagulation
• breast haematoma