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Spontaneous esophageal hematoma diagnosed by computed tomography
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|January 1, 1986
Summary
A rare case of spontaneous esophageal hematoma in an elderly woman presented with chest pain. Imaging revealed a mass inseparable from the esophagus, confirming the diagnosis. The patient recovered fully without intervention.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Esophageal hematomas are rare, often associated with anticoagulation or trauma.
- Spontaneous esophageal hematomas without clear etiology are exceptionally uncommon.