[Left adrenal gland hemorrhage as isolated lesions following blunt trauma].
Posttraumatic hemorrhage of the adrenals usually occurs in the right or in both glands. This report describes one case of isolated, posttraumatic hemorrhage of the left adrenal in a 56-year-old woman. US examination shows a mass, almost isoreflective with the spleen, with central bright echoes, which are characteristic of fresh hematoma. CT examination displays a dense, relatively well-defined mass lesion causing a spread of the adrenal limbs. Density measurements are typical for hematoma. Follow-up examination one week later demonstrates partial regression of the lesion in volume and density.
Marcelis
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Akademisch Ziekenhuis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium.
Schoysman
J R
JR
Osteaux
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D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*
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