Author/Authors :
Berber, Ilhami Inonu University - Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Ozal Medical Center - Department of Hematology, Turkey , Erkurt, Mehmet Ali Inonu University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Hematology, Turkey , Kuku, Irfan Inonu University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Hematology, Turkey , Kaya, Emin Inonu University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Hematology, Turkey , Kutlu, Ramazan Inonu University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Radiology, Turkey , Koroglu, Mustafa Inonu University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Hematology, Turkey , Yigit, Ali Inonu University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Internal Medicine, Turkey , Unlu, Serkan Inonu University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Radiology, Turkey
Abstract :
Objective: To report a case of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) following bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy. Clinical Presentation and Intervention: A 76-year-old man was diagnosed with acute myeloblastic leukemia. Pain and hematoma were detected in his left leg and hip 4 days after bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy. A pelvic arteriography was performed, and a diagnosis of AVF was made. Conclusion: This case shows that clinicians should be aware of AVF, especially in cases with refractory bleeding after bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy despite normal blood coagulation parameters.
