title: Rectus sheath hematoma complicating an exacerbation of asthma.
abstract: Hematoma of the rectus sheath is a rare complication of asthma. We describe a case of rectus sheath hematoma precipitated by a paroxysm of cough during an exacerbation of asthma. Diagnosis and management of this clinical entity is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed