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Computed tomography characteristics of intermesenteric hematomas
K Chintapalli1, W J Dodds, D L Olson
1Department of Radiology, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295.
The Journal of Computed Tomography
|April 1, 1988
Summary
Isolated mesenteric hematomas are rare causes of abdominal bleeding. This study presents clinical and computed tomography findings of intermesenteric hematomas, adding new cases to existing literature.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Abdominal bleeding can occur in various locations including the peritoneal cavity, retroperitoneal spaces, and intra-abdominal organs.
- The intestinal mesentery is a rare site for significant hematoma formation.
Observation:
- The authors identified four cases of isolated mesenteric hematomas over a three-year period.
- These hematomas were detected using abdominal computed tomography (CT) examinations.
Findings:
- This report details the clinical presentation and CT imaging characteristics of intermesenteric hematomas.
- The study adds six cases (four new, two previously reported) to the literature on mesenteric hematomas.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of mesenteric hematomas is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
- Computed tomography is an effective imaging modality for identifying these rare abdominal bleeding sources.