Spontaneous oesophageal haematoma: a review of the difficult diagnosis.
Three cases of spontaneous oesophageal haematoma are described, with particular emphasis on their confusing clinical presentation. CT scanning was found to be helpful in making a correct diagnosis. This led to conservative treatment and ultimate full recovery.
Wessex Cardiothoracic Unit, Southampton General Hospital.
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D000368:Aged; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000175:diagnosis; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed