Intramural hematoma of the esophagus: appearance on magnetic resonance imaging.
A 73-yr-old woman on anticoagulant therapy experienced progressive dyspnea and dysphagia due to a large compressing mass in the posterior mediastinum. Because her clinical condition deteriorated rapidly surgery was performed. A large intramural hematoma along the full length of the esophagus with dissection of the muscular layers of the esophagus was found. MRI findings of this case are reported.
Kamphuis
A G
AG
Department of Radiology, University Hospital, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Baur
C H
CH
Freling
N J
NJ
D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy
D000925:Anticoagulants