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Intramuscular haemangioma of the thigh in a basketball player
R A Brown1, K Crichton, G M Malouf
1Sydney Sports Medicine Centre, Sydney, Australia. rabrown4@lycos.com
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|May 25, 2004
Abstract:
Haemangioma is a common benign soft tissue tumour. Intramuscular haemangiomas may present as a perceived sporting injury. Magnetic resonance imaging is the investigation of choice. Intramuscular haemangioma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained pain and swelling in a muscle.