Subdural hematoma of the spinal cord and widespread subarachnoid hemorrhage complicating anticoagulant therapy.

Abstract
A patient developed paraparesis and signs of meningeal irritation spontaneously while on anticoagulant therapy. At autopsy, a subdural hematoma of the thoracic cord and evidence of widespread subarachnoid hemorrhage were found. The possible mechanism for these combined hemorrhages is discussed.