title: Traumatic rupture of iliacus muscle with femoral nerve paralysis.
abstract: Two cases of traumatic rupture of the iliacus muscle are reported. The clinical picture of this condition is characterized by pain in the groin, a tender mass in the iliac fossa, flexion contracture of the hip, and a femoral nerve palsy. Presence of a bleeding tendency should be investigated. Operative treatment is recommended for large hematomas.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries; D005267:Femoral Nerve; D006173:Gymnastics; D006406:Hematoma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D012421:Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis; D012865:Skiing; D013848:Thigh; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed