Spontaneous iliopsoas muscle hematoma secondary to disseminated intravascular coagulation caused by nafamostat mesilate allergy: a case study

Background A spontaneous iliopsoas muscle hematoma is relatively rare and often associated with abnormal coagulation. Nafamostat mesilate is an anticoagulant agent that is sometimes used to treat hemodialysis patients at high risk of bleeding. Although severe drug allergy caused by nafamostat mesilate was previously reported, spontaneous iliopsoas muscle hematoma secondary to disseminated intravascular coagulation caused by nafamostat mesilate allergy has not yet been reported. Case presentation Severe nafamostat mesilate allergy occurred in a 78-year-old male patient with a 2-year history of hemodialysis. During hospitalization, disseminated intravascular coagulation occurred followed by a progressive iliopsoas muscle hematoma a few days later. Emergent transarterial lumbar artery embolization was successfully performed. Conclusion For dialysis patients, a detailed medical history including repeated nafamostat mesilate use and considering an allergy to nafamostat mesilate in differential diagnosis are critical. In addition to early diagnosis, when an iliopsoas hematoma occurs, early intravascular treatment is important.