We present a case of a 70-year-old man with chronic expanding hematoma of the left flank without any history of recent trauma or other medical disease. The diagnosis could not be confirmed on imaging features alone, so the patient was taken to …

often no cutaneous signs, but may have Cullen sign (umbilical ecchymosis) and Grey Turner sign (flank ecchymosis) +/- palpable swelling; haematuria; haemodynamic instability and shock; evidence of abdominal compartment syndrome (e.g. intra-abdominal hypertension, renal failure) history of risk factors (often no significant history if spontaneous)

Apr 29, 2024 · On MRI a retroperitoneal hematoma has a variable appearance depending on the stage of the blood. It helps in better assessment as it can distinguish between blood and a neoplasm: acute and subacute stages: hyperintense on T1- and T2-weighted images

Nov 14, 2024 · Hematomas are areas of pooled blood inside your body. Bruises are an example of collected blood visible through your skin. What is a hematoma? A hematoma is a closed wound where blood collects and fills a space inside your body because it can’t flow or drain out. And if blood fills a space, it can start pushing surrounding tissues outward.

We report a case of a fit and healthy young girl who developed a large lateral abdominal wall haematoma following blunt trauma. Initially the haematoma was managed conservatively, however in view of increasing size surgical removal was undertaken.

Nov 22, 2014 · The classic presentation of SRH is described by Lenk’s triad: flank pain, flank ecchymosis and signs of hypovolemia/shock. As you may suspect, while classic, Lenk’s triad is not the most common way of presentation.

Flank pain; Back pain; Hypotension; Bryant's sign (unilateral scrotal ecchymosis from tracking blood) Differential Diagnosis Abdominal Trauma. Abdominal compartment syndrome; Diaphragmatic trauma; Duodenal hematoma; Genitourinary trauma; Liver trauma; Pelvic fractures. Acetabular pelvic fractures; Open book pelvic fracture; Straddle pelvic ...

Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) results from accumulation of blood within the rectus sheath. Both conditions are rare but may mimic a number of acute intra-abdominal pathologies, warranting heightened suspicion and prompting diagnostic evaluation and management [2].

Sep 6, 2012 · Retroperitoneal hematoma (also known as retroperitoneal hemorrhage) is a potentially life-threatening condition. Common causes are cardiac catheterization and trauma. The patient may complain of intense flank pain or back pain. The patient may develop tachycardia and hypotension if the rate of hemorrhage is rapid.

Sep 7, 2024 · Clinical features include abdominal or flank pain; ecchymosis to the flank, periumbilical region, proximal thighs, or scrotum; and hemorrhagic shock early in the disease course.