title: [Extrapleural hematoma: emergency diagnostic pitfall. Value of computerized x-ray tomography].
abstract: A case of extrapleural haematoma consecutive to a chest injury is reported. This is a rare site of blood effusion since such injuries usually result in haemothorax. These two diagnosis can be distinguished not only by exploratory thoracotomy but also by computerized tomography which shows a characteristic subpleural fat-like ribbon.
authors.affiliation: Service de Pneumologie, CHU, hôpital sud, Amiens.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Aron
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Jounieaux
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Nikels
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Toris
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004630:Emergencies; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Hématome extra-pleural: piège diagnostique en urgence. Intérêt de l'examen scanographique.