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R M Lowenthal1, B V Taylor, R Jones
1Department of Haematology/Oncology, Royal Hobart Hospital, Liverpool Street, Hobart, Tasmania 7000, Australia. R.M.Lowenthal@utas.edu.au
Abstract:
Complications of bone marrow trephine are thought to be uncommon. Herein, we present a case of severe debilitating sciatic nerve palsy secondary to a gluteal artery pseudoaneurysm following bone marrow biopsy. The pseudoaneurysm was treated successfully by percutaneous embolization; however, the patient remains significantly impaired with persistent painless foot drop.
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