Rectus sheath haematoma mimicking splenic enlargement.
Rectus sheath haematoma is uncommon and frequently misdiagnosed. In this paper an incorrect diagnosis of splenic enlargement was made. Ultrasound and computerized tomography revealed a large rectus sheath haematoma.
Buckingham
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Southmead Hospital, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, UK.
Dwerryhouse
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Roe
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A
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D017568:Rectus Abdominis; D013163:Splenomegaly / Q000175:diagnosis*
D000925:Anticoagulants