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Rectus sheath hematomas in hematological disorders

M E Wegener¹, A Ghani

¹Western Reserve Care System, Youngstown, Ohio.

The American Surgeon

|June 1, 1994

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Rectus sheath hematomas are a rare cause of abdominal pain. Physicians should consider this condition in their differential diagnosis for patients with acute abdominal pain.

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Emergency Medicine
Abdominal Imaging

Background:

Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is an uncommon clinical diagnosis.
RSH presents as a collection of blood within the rectus abdominis muscle sheath.
Etiologies are diverse, ranging from trauma to anticoagulation therapy.

Observation:

Patients typically present with acute abdominal pain.
Physical examination may reveal an abdominal mass.
Diagnostic imaging, such as ultrasound or CT scan, is crucial for diagnosis.

Findings:

RSH can mimic other causes of acute abdominal pain, such as appendicitis or diverticulitis.
Prompt diagnosis is essential to prevent complications.
Management strategies vary depending on the size and hemodynamic stability of the patient.

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Implications:

Awareness of RSH is critical for clinicians managing patients with abdominal pain.
Inclusion of RSH in the differential diagnosis can lead to timely and appropriate management.
Understanding the varied etiologies aids in identifying at-risk patients.