Multiple persistent circumscribed pulmonary hematomas due to a blunt chest trauma.
A case of multiple sharply circumscribed pulmonary hematomas ("coin" lesions) following blunt, non-penetrating thoracic trauma, is reported. The finding mimicked cancerous "cannon ball" metastatic deposits. A computed tomographic scan combined with puncture biopsy provided the correct diagnosis. Spontaneous complete resolution of the hematomas took 3 years.
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Department of Surgery, Buskerud Central Hospital, Drammen, Norway.
D000368:Aged; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D055370:Lung Injury; D008297:Male; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D003074:Solitary Pulmonary Nodule / Q000209:etiology*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*