Compartment syndrome caused by a traumatized vascular hamartoma.
A case report is presented of a traumatized vascular hamartoma producing a forearm flexor compartment syndrome; such a case has not been reported previously. The role of minor trauma in this case was important. There is a need for a high degree of suspicion in order to make an early, accurate diagnosis. Delayed surgical decompression and resection of the pathologic muscle resulted in a dramatic improvement in sensibility and digital mobility.
D000328:Adult; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery