HighlightsSpontaneous mediastinal hematoma is rare but can occur in patients taking anticoagulants.Diagnosis in an early state is difficult, unless clinicians recognize and suspect this condition.Although conservative therapy is often effective, active surgical intervention is occasionally needed.We should be aware of this entity as a potential complication of anticoagulant therapy for prompt and proper management.
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