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March 15, 2026Journal of the Association of Physicians of India1 citations

Unilateral Facial and Vestibulocochlear Nerve Palsy: A Case Report of a Rare Adverse Effect of Warfarin Therapy

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HSHardik ShethDr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research CentreADAditya DavhaleDr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research CentreSCSantwana ChandrakarDr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre

Key Points

  • To highlight a rare adverse effect of warfarin therapy by presenting a case involving unilateral nerve palsy.
  • Case report detailing a patient experiencing nerve palsy while on warfarin therapy
  • Monitoring of international normalized ratio (INR) levels
  • Assessment of neurological symptoms related to the event
  • A rare incidence of unilateral facial and vestibulocochlear nerve palsy was observed
  • Increased INR levels were noted prior to the occurrence of symptoms
  • Case emphasizes the importance of regular INR monitoring for patients on warfarin therapy

Abstract

Warfarin-induced intracranial bleeds without involving the parenchyma are a rare event, and through this case, we would like to highlight the importance of timely monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) of patients on warfarin therapy.

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Sheth et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b64c67b42794e3e660db0fhttps://doi.org/10.59556/japi.74.1397
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